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Hampton

Arkansas · 1,181 residents · 3.278 sq mi
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Hampton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,281. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 398 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,181
−25%since 2000
from 1,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9671K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hampton
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(71)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(78)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.7%(79)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.6%(66)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(61)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.4%(146)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.5%(112)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(147)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.8%(187)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.9%(141)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(68)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(25)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,281
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,057 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,881
+54%since 2000
from $15,489 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+7%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hampton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(1,040)
Black32%(505)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(724)
Black29.6%(350)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(46)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.9%(11)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(27)
Guatemalan0.3%(5)
Ancestry
Irish9.4%(155)
English3.2%(53)
American2.2%(37)
Italian1.6%(27)
German0.9%(15)
Scottish0.6%(10)
Danish0.2%(3)
Portuguese0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.9%(114)
Married55.1%(210)
Widowed10.8%(41)
Divorced4.2%(16)
Women 15+
Never married17%(69)
Married36.5%(148)
Widowed19.7%(80)
Divorced26.8%(109)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, Arkansas?

Hampton, Arkansas has about 1,181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hampton, Arkansas earns about $50,281 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, Arkansas?

About 4.7% 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 10.7% 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 410 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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