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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hampton

Arkansas · 1,579 residents · 3.278 sq mi
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Hampton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,057. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,800. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,579
−1%since 1990
from 1,591 in 1990
1990 – 2025
482 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 485 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+11%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9671K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hampton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,057
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,071 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,489
+66%since 1990
from $9,356 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.9%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$340
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
69.3%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
30.7% rent
1.6
−17%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(1,192)
Black24.8%(395)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score47.3%(753)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(1,040)
Black32%(505)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score56.9%(899)
57
+20%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−16%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hampton, Arkansas?

Hampton, Arkansas has about 1,579 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hampton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hampton, Arkansas earns about $25,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton, Arkansas expensive?

In Hampton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $39,800, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, Arkansas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampton, Arkansas?

About 22.9% of people in Hampton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampton, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampton, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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