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Hampton

Maryland · 5,180 residents · 5.951 sq mi
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Hampton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,268. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $487,700. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 76% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% 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
5,180
+4%since 2000
from 5,004 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
870 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+3%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Hampton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,268
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,546 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,395
+51%since 2000
from $43,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$487,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,295
+192%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
3.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+22%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(4,518)
Black1.4%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(74)
Asian6%(300)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(1,046)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(4,387)
Black2.2%(114)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(134)
Asian6.3%(324)
Other1.8%(96)
Diversity Score30.1%(1,561)
Diversity Score
30
+44%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, Maryland?

Hampton, Maryland has about 5,180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, Maryland?

The typical household in Hampton, Maryland earns about $153,268 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 $487,700, and the typical rent is about $3,295 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, Maryland?

About 73.4% 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 2.0% 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 254 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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