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Hampton

Georgia · 8,368 residents · 10.956 sq mi
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Hampton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,148. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,511 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,400. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,368
+117%since 2000
from 3,857 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
764 / sq mi
+117%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+13%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024Hampton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,148
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,192
+7%since 2000
from $18,924 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(2,935)
Black50.2%(4,198)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(685)
Asian1.6%(130)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72.1%(6,035)
Diversity Score
72
+110%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, Georgia?

Hampton, Georgia has about 8,368 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, Georgia?

The typical household in Hampton, Georgia earns about $54,148 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 $156,400, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, Georgia?

About 16.9% 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 17.7% 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 5,784 residents, a change of about 224 percent over that period.

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