Town · New Hampshire
Hampton, New Hampshire
Hampton, town, in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Hampton had 16,381 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,214 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,426 (±32). GEOID 3301533060.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,381
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,214 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,426 ±32
Median household income
$95,233
±$8,769 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$550,200
±$39,404 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,628
±$94 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Hampton and what county is it in?
Hampton is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It covers 12.9 square miles of land, 1,256 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Hampton: Hampton (CDP, 9,597 in 2020) and Hampton Beach (CDP, 2,598 in 2020). Part of Seabrook Beach (CDP) also lies in it.
Hampton is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 16,381 people lived in Hampton on July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 16,214 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,426 (±32).
| Measure | Hampton | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,426±32 | 319,082 | +959 |
| Households | 7,897±364 | 127,570 | +809 |
| Average household size | 2.05±0.09 | 2.48 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 10,384±407 | 137,794 | +730 |
Hampton's population since 2000
From 14,937 in 2000 to 16,381 in 2025: up 9.7%. 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 55.8 years old; 11.6% are under 18 and 30.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 1.8%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hampton | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.8±2.1 | 45.0 | +4.4 |
| Under 18 years | 11.6%±2.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.9%±2.8 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 47.6%±2.4 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.7%±1.4 pts | 89.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±0.9 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3%±1.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7%±1.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±2.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6%±2.6 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±2.4 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.8%±3.5 pts | 45.7% | −5.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.4%±2.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2%±2.6 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0%±1.3 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 earn?
Half of Hampton's 7,897 households earn less than $95,233 a year (±$8,769), against $118,331 in Rockingham County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $105,285 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hampton | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,233±$8,769 | $118,331 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $123,563±$6,624 | $149,721 | – |
| Per capita income | $60,452±$3,518 | $61,558 | −$7,523 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6%±1.8 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.1%±3.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.5%±1.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1%±1.9 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4%±2.5 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?
Owners occupy 73.8% of Hampton's occupied homes and renters 26.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $550,200 by its owner (±$39,404). The median renter pays $1,628 a month including utilities, and 46.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hampton | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $550,200±$39,404 | $497,500 | +$90,905 |
| Median gross rent | $1,628±$94 | $1,687 | +$184 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.7%±10.2 pts | 39.7% | +19.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,679±$160 | $2,669 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.8%±3.2 pts | 78.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.2%±3.2 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Housing units | 10,384±407 | 137,794 | +730 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±4.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.0%±3.7 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±1.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.7%±2.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.7%±2.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4%±1.7 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 many new homes is Hampton building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units in Hampton in 2025 (11 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
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?
68.6% of Hampton's workers drive alone and 21.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Hampton | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.9%±3.3 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±2.0 pts | 3.6% | +2.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.6%±4.1 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±2.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.7%±3.3 pts | 19.4% | +16.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min±1.8 | 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?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Hampton, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,438 (Tract 650.08) to $115,156 (Tract 650.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 650.10Rockingham County | 4,802 | $87,244 |
| Tract 650.09Rockingham County | 3,357 | $95,240 |
| Tract 650.05Rockingham County | 2,478 | $115,156 |
| Tract 650.06Rockingham County | 2,471 | $97,415 |
| Tract 650.08Rockingham County | 1,962 | $66,438 |
| Tract 650.07Rockingham County | 1,356 | $84,427 |
| Tract 640Rockingham County | 2,328 | $166,157 |
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 New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hampton is the 761st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 9th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Hampton ranks 119th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 9th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 144th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th | 241 |
| Median household income | 119th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 51st | 240 |
| Median home value | 25th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 54th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 115th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79th | 239 |
| Median age | 22nd | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 159th | 241 |
| Work from home | 49th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 145th | 241 |
Hampton's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, 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?
8 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' school search.