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Hampton

Maryland · 5,372 residents · 5.951 sq mi
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#23Highest homeownership rateof 6,82398.1%#40Lowest unemploymentof 6,8260.5%#204Most educatedof 6,82674.9%#339Highest median household incomeof 6,818$170,688
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Hampton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $615,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% 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
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,372
+7%since 2000
from 5,004 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
903 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 832 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
−1%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Hampton
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(276)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(228)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(483)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.3%(554)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(260)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.4%(239)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.5%(566)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.5%(885)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.9%(802)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.8%(578)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.7%(361)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.6%(140)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$170,688
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,546 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,083
+71%since 2000
from $43,850 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−11%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$615,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−14%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hampton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(4,518)
Black1.4%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(74)
Asian6%(300)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(4,326)
Black0.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(281)
Asian7.7%(414)
Other5.7%(307)
Diversity Score
42
+54%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard1.3%(69)
Argentine0.7%(40)
Colombian0.7%(35)
Dominican0.6%(30)
Cuban0.4%(24)
Puerto Rican0.3%(15)
Mexican0.2%(12)
Chilean0.2%(9)
Asian origin
Chinese2%(110)
Korean1.6%(87)
Burmese1.5%(79)
Taiwanese1.1%(57)
Asian Indian0.6%(32)
Filipino0.5%(27)
Pakistani0.4%(22)
Ancestry
German30%(1,609)
Irish29.3%(1,572)
Italian14.8%(795)
English12.5%(671)
American5.2%(279)
Greek3.8%(206)
Polish3.5%(186)
Swedish1.5%(81)
French1.5%(80)
Dutch1.4%(73)
Scottish1.1%(60)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(46)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.8%(44)
Russian0.7%(39)
Welsh0.7%(39)
British0.7%(35)
Norwegian0.7%(35)
Armenian0.5%(29)
Lithuanian0.5%(29)
Ukrainian0.4%(21)
Czech0.3%(15)
Canadian0.3%(14)
Hungarian0.3%(14)
Arab0.1%(8)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Slovak0.1%(7)
Austrian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2017
from 94.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.7%(553)
Married67.9%(1,464)
Widowed0.6%(12)
Divorced5.8%(126)
Women 15+
Never married21.2%(473)
Married67.2%(1,498)
Widowed3.7%(82)
Divorced7.9%(177)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, Maryland?

Hampton, Maryland has about 5,372 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, Maryland?

The typical household in Hampton, Maryland earns about $170,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton, Maryland expensive?

In Hampton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $615,300.

How educated are people in Hampton, Maryland?

About 74.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampton, Maryland?

About 3.8% of people in Hampton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampton, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 446 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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