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Hampton Beach

New Hampshire · 2,275 residents · 1.272 sq mi
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Hampton Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,023. Population has declined 13% since 2011. Median home value is $316,300. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Despite a median home value of $316,300, the poverty rate sits 57% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,275
−13%vs 2011
vs 2,616 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,789 / sq mi
−13%vs 2011
vs 2,057 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
+11%vs 2011
vs 44.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,023
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,839 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,415
−27%vs 2011
vs $43,191 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−16%vs 2011
vs 0.509 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $324,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $975 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−21.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
53.4% rent
Vacancy rate
51.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+5%vs 2011
vs 5.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,517)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(92)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(239)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,160)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(36)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(158)
Diversity Score
7
−24%vs 2011
vs 9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 32.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.7%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.3%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.0% in 2011
Female
49.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.0% in 2011
Foreign born
6.4%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire?

Hampton Beach, New Hampshire has about 2,275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire earns about $52,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton Beach, New Hampshire expensive?

In Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $316,300, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire?

About 21.7% of people in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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