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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hampstead

Maryland · 5,060 residents · 3.344 sq mi
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Hampstead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,655. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 1990. Median home value is $125,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,060
+94%since 1990
from 2,608 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,513 / sq mi
+94%since 1990
from 780 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+8%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Hampstead
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,655
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,677 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,730
+45%since 1990
from $15,699 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$125,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$685
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $441 in 1990
US average: $602
81.6%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
18.4% rent
2.2
−17%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(2,600)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score2.2%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(4,908)
Black0.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(55)
Asian0.5%(25)
Diversity Score5.9%(297)
6
+170%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.1%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.3%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
−3%since 1990
from 29.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampstead, Maryland?

Hampstead, Maryland has about 5,060 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hampstead, Maryland?

The typical household in Hampstead, Maryland earns about $56,655 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 $125,800, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Hampstead, Maryland?

About 26.1% 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 2.4% 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 2,452 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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

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