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Hampton Beach

New Hampshire · 2,598 residents · 1.272 sq mi
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Hampton Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,917. Population has declined 3% since 2019. Median home value is $352,800. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
2,598
−3%since 2019
from 2,685 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,042 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 2,111 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.8
+5%since 2019
from 54.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Hampton Beach
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,917
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,984 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,622
+9%since 2019
from $48,169 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $342,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,077 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.1% in 2019
42.6% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+1%since 2019
from 5.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,504)
Black1.1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(82)
Asian1.2%(32)
Other1.4%(37)
Diversity Score16.1%(433)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,401)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(74)
Asian1%(25)
Other2.1%(55)
Diversity Score15.5%(403)
Diversity Score
16
−4%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+1%since 2019
from 32.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 81.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 62.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 37.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Female
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire?

Hampton Beach, New Hampshire has about 2,598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire earns about $64,917 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 $352,800, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire?

About 35.7% 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 10.0% of people in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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