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Hampton

Georgia · 6,987 residents · 10.956 sq mi
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Hampton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,887. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,200. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,987
+81%since 2000
from 3,857 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
638 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.5
+3%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024Hampton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,887
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,646
+4%since 2000
from $18,924 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(3,206)
Black13.4%(515)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(67)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.3%(1,323)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(3,486)
Black38.3%(2,674)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(599)
Asian0.8%(58)
Other2.5%(177)
Diversity Score74.7%(5,217)
Diversity Score
75
+118%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, Georgia?

Hampton, Georgia has about 6,987 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, Georgia?

The typical household in Hampton, Georgia earns about $50,887 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton, Georgia expensive?

In Hampton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $146,200, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, Georgia?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampton, Georgia?

About 19.7% of people in Hampton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,403 residents, a change of about 170 percent over that period.

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