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Hampton

New Hampshire · 9,597 residents · 5.445 sq mi
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Hampton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,092. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $390,500. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,597
+5%since 2000
from 9,126 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,763 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+26%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K10K10K1990201020202024Hampton
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,092
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,356 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,919
+62%since 2000
from $30,769 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$390,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,374
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(8,884)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(234)
Asian1.6%(154)
Other2.7%(256)
Diversity Score16.6%(1,590)
Diversity Score
17
+213%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, New Hampshire?

Hampton, New Hampshire has about 9,597 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampton, New Hampshire earns about $82,092 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 $390,500, and the typical rent is about $1,374 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, New Hampshire?

About 43.2% 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 3.1% 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 1,608 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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