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Hampton

Nebraska · 446 residents (2025 est.) · 0.346 sq mi
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Hampton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,529. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $193,200. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
653
+49%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,887 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 1,269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
−17%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:446 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3304185065946821990201020202024Hampton
2024653
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,529
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,692 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,150
+80%since 2000
from $18,458 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
−4%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,200
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+56%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(432)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(618)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(19)
Diversity Score12.9%(84)
Diversity Score
13
+1023%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, Nebraska?

Hampton, Nebraska has about 653 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hampton, Nebraska earns about $83,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton, Nebraska expensive?

In Hampton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $193,200, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, Nebraska?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampton, Nebraska?

About 6.4% of people in Hampton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampton, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 232 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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