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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Hampton

Virginia · 137,148 residents · 51.461 sq mi
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Hampton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,041. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
137,148
−6%since 2000
from 146,437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,665 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
133K136K140K144K148K1990201020202024Hampton
2024138K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,041
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,532 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,596
+55%since 2000
from $19,774 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
46.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+45%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(70,963)
Black44.2%(64,795)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4,153)
Asian1.8%(2,650)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(99,660)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic36%(49,389)
Black48.6%(66,632)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(8,411)
Asian2.5%(3,493)
Other4.9%(6,690)
Diversity Score76.7%(105,147)
Segregation Score34.7%(47,617)
Diversity Score
77
+13%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, Virginia?

Hampton, Virginia has about 137,148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, Virginia?

The typical household in Hampton, Virginia earns about $57,041 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton, Virginia expensive?

In Hampton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $188,600, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, Virginia?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampton, Virginia?

About 15.3% of people in Hampton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampton, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,355 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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