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Hampstead

Maryland · 6,281 residents (2025 est.) · 3.344 sq mi
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Hampstead is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,871. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $333,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,251
+24%since 2000
from 5,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,869 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+50%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,281 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Hampstead
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,871
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,655 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,061
+120%since 2000
from $22,730 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+19%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,309
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $685 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+53%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(4,908)
Black0.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(55)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(297)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(5,434)
Black3.3%(205)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(87)
Asian4.1%(254)
Other4.3%(271)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,872)
Diversity Score
30
+410%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+8%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampstead, Maryland?

Hampstead, Maryland has about 6,251 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampstead, Maryland?

The typical household in Hampstead, Maryland earns about $97,871 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampstead, Maryland expensive?

In Hampstead, Maryland, the median home is worth about $333,000, and the typical rent is about $1,309 a month.

How educated are people in Hampstead, Maryland?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hampstead, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampstead, Maryland?

About 6.9% of people in Hampstead, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampstead, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampstead, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,643 residents, a change of about 140 percent over that period.

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