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Hampton

New Jersey · 1,438 residents · 1.505 sq mi
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Hampton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,411. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $264,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
1,438
−7%since 2000
from 1,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
955 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,027 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+22%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9251K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hampton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,411
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,607
+99%since 2000
from $22,440 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+22%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,385)
Black4.7%(73)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(44)
Asian1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(315)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(1,186)
Black2.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(126)
Asian2.4%(34)
Other1.4%(19)
Diversity Score33.7%(484)
Diversity Score
34
+65%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, New Jersey?

Hampton, New Jersey has about 1,438 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampton, New Jersey earns about $67,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton, New Jersey expensive?

In Hampton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $264,600, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, New Jersey?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampton, New Jersey?

About 10.4% of people in Hampton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampton, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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