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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hampton

New Hampshire · 9,126 residents · 5.445 sq mi
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Hampton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,356. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $181,900. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,126
+14%since 1990
from 7,989 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,676 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,467 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+11%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$57,356
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,620 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,769
+63%since 1990
from $18,881 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$181,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $159,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$688
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $585 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
27.8% rent
3.2
−11%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(7,867)
Black0.7%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(124)
Asian0.4%(28)
Diversity Score7.4%(593)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(8,877)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(81)
Asian1.1%(99)
Diversity Score5.3%(483)
5
−29%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.3%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 33.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−10%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 9,126 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hampton, New Hampshire earns about $57,356 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 $181,900, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, New Hampshire?

About 40.3% 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 3.9% 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 1,137 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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