Hampton city, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51650 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 137,557 #484 / 3,222
85th
Median Household Income $69,621 -7.4% #1,227 / 3,222
62th
Median Age 36.8 years -5.4% #2,780 / 3,222
14th
Median Home Value $245,700 -12.8% #927 / 3,222
71th
Median Gross Rent $1,427 +22.7% #292 / 3,222
91th
Poverty Rate 12.7% +1.0% #1,450 / 3,222
55th

Demographics

Hampton city has a population of 137,557, making it the #484 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.8 years, which is 5.4% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.1%
Native Born
5.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hampton city is $69,621, ranking #1,227 out of 3,222 counties — 7.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.

Median Household Income
$69,621 −7.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,227 of 3,222
62th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,706 −8.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,142 of 3,222
65th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.7% +1.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,450 of 3,222
55th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.8% +9.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,444 of 3,222
24th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.5% −15.4% vs nat'l
Rank #879 of 3,222
73th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.8 min −10.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,990 of 3,222
38th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hampton city is $245,700 (-12.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,427/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.9%.

Median Home Value
$245,700 −12.8% vs nat'l
Rank #927 of 3,222
71th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,427 +22.7% vs nat'l
Rank #292 of 3,222
91th percentile
Homeownership Rate
56.9% −11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,072 of 3,222
5th percentile
56.9% Homeownership

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Health

93.0% of residents in Hampton city have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.

93.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.0% +1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,391 of 3,222
57th percentile

About Hampton city, Virginia

Hampton city, Virginia has a total population of 137,557, making it the 484th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hampton city is 36.8 years, which is 5.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hampton city is $69,621, which ranks #1,227 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.

The median home value in Hampton city is $245,700, 12.8% below the national median. Renters in Hampton city pay a median gross rent of $1,427 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hampton city, 28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.

Hampton city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 48.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (35.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%).

All data for Hampton city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.