City · Iowa
Hampton, Iowa
Hampton, city, in Franklin County, Iowa. Hampton had 4,264 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,337 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,306 (±27). GEOID 1933960.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,264
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,337 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,306 ±27
Median household income
$47,088
±$5,024 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$99,400
±$26,409 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$631
±$143 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Hampton and what county is it in?
Hampton is a city in Franklin County, Iowa. It covers 4.4 square miles of land, 980 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hampton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,264 people lived in Hampton on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 4,337 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,306 (±27).
| Measure | Hampton | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,306 ±27 | 9,956 | +75 |
| Households | 1,816 ±126 | 4,198 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.16 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,988 ±140 | 4,657 | no clear change |
Hampton's population since 2000
From 4,218 in 2000 to 4,264 in 2025: up 1.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hampton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hampton?
The median resident of Hampton is 48.4 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 22.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.4%. 13.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hampton | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.4 ±3.3 | 42.7 | +9.6 |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% ±2.4 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.8% ±2.8 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Male | 51.4% ±3.2 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.4% ±4.1 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.8% ±4.3 pts | 80.2% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.1% ±3.1 pts | 8.5% | +7.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.9% ±5.3 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±2.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9% ±3.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5% ±3.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5% ±3.2 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.8% ±5.1 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1% ±3.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.1% ±3.9 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±2.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hampton earn?
Half of Hampton's 1,816 households earn less than $47,088 a year (±$5,024), against $59,894 in Franklin County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,179 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $18,091 after inflation. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hampton | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,088 ±$5,024 | $59,894 | −$18,091 |
| Mean household income | $60,146 ±$6,153 | $78,308 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,616 ±$2,432 | $33,597 | −$7,393 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% ±6.9 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.3% ±16.7 pts | 21.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.2% ±5.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.1% ±6.9 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.5% ±7.5 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hampton?
Owners occupy 67.1% of Hampton's occupied homes and renters 32.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $99,400 by its owner (±$26,409). The median renter pays $631 a month including utilities, and 24.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hampton | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $99,400 ±$26,409 | $124,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $631 ±$143 | $696 | −$285 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.0% ±13.8 pts | 24.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,082 ±$253 | $1,130 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.1% ±7.0 pts | 72.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.9% ±7.0 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,988 ±140 | 4,657 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.8% ±8.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.5% ±7.5 pts | 84.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% ±3.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.5% ±8.1 pts | 39.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.8% ±4.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hampton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hampton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hampton work and get to work?
83.5% of Hampton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes.
| Measure | Hampton | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2% ±4.8 pts | 60.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±3.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.5% ±6.6 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±4.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.7% ±3.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7% ±3.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min ±4.7 | 20.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hampton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hampton (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3602Franklin County | 4,465 | $47,781 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hampton) · Census block assignment files
How does Hampton compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hampton is the 5,349th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 99th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Hampton ranks 274th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 99th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 173rd | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 165th | 279 |
| Median household income | 274th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 275th | 279 |
| Median home value | 268th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 254th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 27th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 250th | 279 |
| Median age | 17th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 212th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 164th | 279 |
Hampton's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Hampton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hampton?
16 of the 57 figures for Hampton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hampton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hampton.