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Hampstead

North Carolina · 9,292 residents · 20.239 sq mi
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The short version

Hampstead is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,745. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $402,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,292
+2%since 2023
from 9,129 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
459 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 451 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−1%since 2023
from 36.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K201020202024Hampstead
20249K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.4%(691)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.9%(827)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(835)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(697)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(326)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.9%(1,196)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.1%(1,308)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413%(1,211)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.9%(921)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748%(748)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.1%(286)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.6%(246)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,745
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,184 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,212
−3%since 2023
from $43,630 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−6%since 2023
from 0.463 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$402,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $395,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,216
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,189 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(7,169)
Black2.2%(201)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(904)
Asian0.6%(52)
Other8.8%(803)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(7,398)
Black2.2%(205)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(1,073)
Asian0.7%(62)
Other6%(554)
Diversity Score
44
−5%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2011 – 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
Mexican9.1%(843)
Puerto Rican1.4%(131)
Spaniard0.6%(55)
Venezuelan0.5%(44)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.5%(50)
Filipino0.1%(12)
Ancestry
German15.6%(1,454)
English13.9%(1,292)
Irish12.6%(1,168)
Italian5.5%(510)
American4.5%(416)
Scottish3.3%(310)
French2.3%(212)
Finnish1.8%(168)
British1.6%(146)
Polish1.6%(145)
Hungarian1.4%(132)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(117)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.6%(53)
Swiss0.4%(34)
Welsh0.3%(32)
Czech0.3%(31)
Arab0.3%(29)
Syrian0.3%(29)
Romanian0.2%(18)
Russian0.2%(17)
Turkish0.2%(17)
Austrian0.2%(14)
West Indian0.2%(14)
Jamaican0.2%(14)
Portuguese0.1%(11)
Dutch0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
−2%since 2023
from 30.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
Female
46.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.8%(859)
Married60%(2,167)
Widowed7.7%(278)
Divorced8.5%(307)
Women 15+
Never married17.8%(592)
Married62.1%(2,068)
Widowed11.6%(386)
Divorced8.5%(282)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampstead, North Carolina?

Hampstead, North Carolina has about 9,292 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampstead, North Carolina?

The typical household in Hampstead, North Carolina earns about $91,745 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampstead, North Carolina expensive?

In Hampstead, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $402,100, and the typical rent is about $1,216 a month.

How educated are people in Hampstead, North Carolina?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hampstead, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampstead, North Carolina?

About 9.5% of people in Hampstead, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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