Borough · New Jersey
Hampton, New Jersey
Hampton, borough, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Hampton had 1,443 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,438 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,020 (±160). GEOID 3429460.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,443
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,438 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,020 ±160
Median household income
$67,222
±$13,730 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$336,500
±$26,627 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,125
±$611 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Hampton and what county is it in?
Hampton is a borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 955 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hampton is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 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 1,443 people lived in Hampton on July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,438 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,020 (±160).
| Measure | Hampton | Hunterdon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,020 ±160 | 130,160 | −289 |
| Households | 466 ±69 | 50,860 | −111 |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.24 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 481 ±69 | 52,115 | −142 |
Hampton's population since 2000
From 1,546 in 2000 to 1,443 in 2025: down 6.7%. 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 43.9 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 27.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.9%. 7.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hampton | Hunterdon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 ±6.5 | 46.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4% ±5.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.3% ±5.2 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Male | 46.6% ±4.1 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% ±2.8 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.4% ±7.9 pts | 79.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±4.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±5.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.6% ±4.4 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.2% ±6.3 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±2.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 17.4% ±5.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±2.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6% ±2.3 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.1% ±6.1 pts | 57.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9% ±3.9 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.8% ±2.7 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 466 households earn less than $67,222 a year (±$13,730), against $141,715 in Hunterdon County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $91,149 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $23,927 after inflation. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hampton | Hunterdon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,222 ±$13,730 | $141,715 | −$23,927 |
| Mean household income | $95,460 ±$20,309 | $185,175 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,886 ±$8,327 | $72,227 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4% ±6.1 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.7% ±12.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.9% ±5.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±3.3 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8% ±5.6 pts | 94.6% | – |
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 69.7% of Hampton's occupied homes and renters 30.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $336,500 by its owner (±$26,627). The median renter pays $1,125 a month including utilities, and 44.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hampton | Hunterdon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $336,500 ±$26,627 | $517,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,125 ±$611 | $1,687 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.0% ±16.1 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,277 ±$227 | $3,086 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.7% ±6.7 pts | 85.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.3% ±6.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Housing units | 481 ±69 | 52,115 | −142 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±26.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.2% ±6.7 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.8% ±2.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% ±3.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.5% ±7.0 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±2.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 2.9 across New Jersey.
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?
76.4% of Hampton's workers drive alone and 15.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.5 minutes.
| Measure | Hampton | Hunterdon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.6% ±5.7 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±3.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4% ±8.7 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±4.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.1% ±8.4 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.5 min ±3.5 | 33.0 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 103Hunterdon County | 2,936 | $90,645 |
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 Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hampton is the 8,871st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 284th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Hampton ranks 712th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 284th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 451st | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 579th | 787 |
| Median household income | 712th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 600th | 785 |
| Median home value | 578th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 676th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 538th | 780 |
| Median age | 322nd | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 541st | 777 |
| Work from home | 412th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 330th | 787 |
Hampton's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, 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.