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Hampton

Iowa · 4,264 residents (2025 est.) · 4.425 sq mi
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Hampton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,088. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,400. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,306
+2%since 2000
from 4,218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
973 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 953 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+19%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,264 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Hampton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,088
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,005 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,616
+34%since 2000
from $19,907 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+16%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(3,720)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino11%(463)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.3%(1,066)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(2,961)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(1,223)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other2.5%(108)
Diversity Score55.7%(2,400)
Diversity Score
56
+120%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 61.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 80.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 18.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, Iowa?

Hampton, Iowa has about 4,306 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, Iowa?

The typical household in Hampton, Iowa earns about $47,088 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton, Iowa expensive?

In Hampton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $99,400, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, Iowa?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampton, Iowa?

About 18.1% of people in Hampton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 173 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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