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Hampstead

North Carolina · 7,016 residents · 20.239 sq mi
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Hampstead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,250. Population has grown 19% since 2019. Median home value is $290,200. Households here earn about 52% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,016
+19%since 2019
from 5,901 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
347 / sq mi
+19%since 2019
from 292 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
−6%since 2019
from 42.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K201020202024Hampstead
20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,250
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $78,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,130
+8%since 2019
from $39,968 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $287,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,087 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
19.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−8%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(5,274)
Black3.7%(220)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(141)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other4.1%(243)
Diversity Score24.7%(1,457)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(5,970)
Black3.1%(214)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(429)
Asian0.8%(55)
Other2.9%(200)
Diversity Score29.8%(2,093)
Diversity Score
30
+21%since 2019
from 25 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 95.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 17.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+5%since 2019
from 26.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 79.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampstead, North Carolina?

Hampstead, North Carolina has about 7,016 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampstead, North Carolina earns about $86,250 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 $290,200, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Hampstead, North Carolina?

About 41.6% 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 12.0% of people in Hampstead, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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