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Hampstead

Maryland · 6,241 residents · 3.344 sq mi
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Hampstead is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,392. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,241
+23%since 2000
from 5,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,866 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+20%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Hampstead
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,392
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,655 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,054
+63%since 2000
from $22,730 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $685 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+47%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(5,357)
Black2.8%(173)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(263)
Asian2.1%(130)
Other3.1%(191)
Diversity Score28.5%(1,780)
Diversity Score
29
+386%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampstead, Maryland?

Hampstead, Maryland has about 6,241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampstead, Maryland?

The typical household in Hampstead, Maryland earns about $75,392 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 $245,700, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Hampstead, Maryland?

About 35.9% 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 5.3% 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 3,633 residents, a change of about 139 percent over that period.

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