Census-designated place · New Hampshire
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
Hampton Beach, census-designated place, in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Hampton Beach had 2,598 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,605 (±391). GEOID 3333140.
Residents, 2020 Census
2,598
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 2,605 ±391
Median household income
$82,557
±$17,401 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$508,900
±$76,014 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,375
±$130 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Hampton Beach and what county is it in?
Hampton Beach is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 2,042 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hampton Beach is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Hampton Beach lies entirely within Hampton, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hampton Beach, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,598 residents in Hampton Beach, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 2,605 (±391).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Hampton Beach is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Hampton Beach | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,605 ±391 | 319,082 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,485 ±202 | 127,570 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.75 ±0.16 | 2.48 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 3,244 ±228 | 137,794 | no clear change |
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 Beach?
The median resident of Hampton Beach is 60.4 years old. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.8%.
| Measure | Hampton Beach | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.4 ±2.4 | 45.0 | +6.2 |
| Under 18 years | 3.1% ±2.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 33.7% ±6.4 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 46.6% ±5.8 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% ±2.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.6% ±3.5 pts | 89.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±2.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6% ±2.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3% ±3.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4% ±5.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7% ±4.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0% ±2.6 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.0% ±7.2 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.0% ±3.0 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 75.5% ±7.9 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 10.8% ±5.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 Beach earn?
Half of Hampton Beach's 1,485 households earn less than $82,557 a year (±$17,401), against $118,331 in Rockingham County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $78,745 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hampton Beach | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,557 ±$17,401 | $118,331 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,632 ±$15,154 | $149,721 | – |
| Per capita income | $62,254 ±$8,239 | $61,558 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2% ±3.3 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±33.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.8% ±2.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% ±0.4 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1% ±6.7 pts | 95.0% | – |
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 Beach?
Owners occupy 62.9% of Hampton Beach's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $508,900 by its owner (±$76,014). The median renter pays $1,375 a month including utilities, and 52.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hampton Beach | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $508,900 ±$76,014 | $497,500 | +$86,895 |
| Median gross rent | $1,375 ±$130 | $1,687 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.5% ±22.3 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,602 ±$286 | $2,669 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.9% ±7.5 pts | 78.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.1% ±7.5 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Housing units | 3,244 ±228 | 137,794 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.8% ±13.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 32.0% ±5.6 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2% ±1.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.3% ±4.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.4% ±4.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 do people in Hampton Beach work and get to work?
51.2% of Hampton Beach's workers drive alone and 26.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes.
| Measure | Hampton Beach | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7% ±6.2 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.5% ±7.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 51.2% ±10.8 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.9% ±8.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 9.1% ±5.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.9% ±7.7 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±5.3 | 28.9 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 Beach?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hampton Beach (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,438 (Tract 650.08) to $84,427 (Tract 650.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 650.08Rockingham County | 1,962 | $66,438 |
| Tract 650.07Rockingham County | 1,356 | $84,427 |
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 Beach) · Census block assignment files
How does Hampton Beach compare with other places in New Hampshire?
Hampton Beach ranks 161st of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 148th | 241 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th | 241 |
| Median household income | 161st | 235 |
| Per capita income | 42nd | 240 |
| Median home value | 34th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 96th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 76th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 144th | 239 |
| Median age | 8th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 200th | 241 |
| Work from home | 16th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 154th | 241 |
Hampton Beach's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Hampton Beach 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 Beach?
19 of the 57 figures for Hampton Beach 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 Beach 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' school search.