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Hampton

New Hampshire · 9,656 residents · 5.445 sq mi
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Hampton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $339,100. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,656
+6%since 2000
from 9,126 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,773 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+9%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,417
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,356 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,129
+21%since 2000
from $30,769 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+52%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(9,172)
Black0.6%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(175)
Asian1.4%(138)
Other1.7%(161)
Diversity Score13.3%(1,280)
Diversity Score
13
+150%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, New Hampshire?

Hampton, New Hampshire has about 9,656 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampton, New Hampshire earns about $70,417 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 $339,100, and the typical rent is about $958 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 4.3% 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 1,667 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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