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Hampton

Iowa · 4,337 residents · 4.425 sq mi
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Hampton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,238. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,000. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,337
+3%since 2000
from 4,218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
980 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 953 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
−2%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Hampton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,238
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,005 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,903
+30%since 2000
from $19,907 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(2,936)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(1,249)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54%(2,344)
Diversity Score
54
+114%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, Iowa?

Hampton, Iowa has about 4,337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, Iowa?

The typical household in Hampton, Iowa earns about $42,238 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 $81,000, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, Iowa?

About 19.0% 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 23.7% 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 204 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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