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Hampton

Arkansas · 1,324 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 $32,500. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 255 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,324
−16%since 2000
from 1,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
404 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9671K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hampton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,057 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,625
+7%since 2000
from $15,489 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$515
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+28%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(1,040)
Black32%(505)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(899)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(864)
Black29.8%(395)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(8)
Diversity Score60.3%(799)
Diversity Score
60
+6%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+97%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, Arkansas?

Hampton, Arkansas has about 1,324 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hampton, Arkansas earns about $32,500 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 $66,200, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, Arkansas?

About 10.7% 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 16.9% 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 267 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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