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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hampton

New Hampshire · 7,989 residents · 5.445 sq mi
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Hampton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,620. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $159,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,989
−12%vs 2000
vs 9,126 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,467 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$44,620
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,356 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,881
−39%vs 2000
vs $30,769 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$159,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $181,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$585
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $688 in 2000
US average: $450
66.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.2% in 2000
33.5% rent
3.6
+13%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(7,867)
Black0.7%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(124)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other0.4%(35)
Diversity Score7.4%(593)
7
+40%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.4%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, New Hampshire?

Hampton, New Hampshire has about 7,989 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Hampton, New Hampshire earns about $44,620 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 $159,300, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, New Hampshire?

About 33.4% 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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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