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Hampton

New Hampshire · 10,101 residents · 5.445 sq mi
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Hampton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,163. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $545,300. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,101
+11%since 2000
from 9,126 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,855 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+26%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K10K10K1990201020202024Hampton
202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,163
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,356 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,760
+91%since 2000
from $30,769 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+4%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$545,300
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,654
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+77%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(8,877)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(81)
Asian1.1%(99)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(483)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(9,532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(206)
Asian1.4%(140)
Other2.2%(223)
Diversity Score13.5%(1,369)
Diversity Score
14
+156%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, New Hampshire?

Hampton, New Hampshire has about 10,101 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Hampton, New Hampshire earns about $97,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton, New Hampshire expensive?

In Hampton, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $545,300, and the typical rent is about $1,654 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, New Hampshire?

About 44.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampton, New Hampshire?

About 4.0% of people in Hampton, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampton, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampton, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,112 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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