City · Virginia
Hampton, Virginia
Hampton, city, in Hampton city, Virginia. Hampton had 137,315 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 137,148 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 137,557 (controlled total). GEOID 5135000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
137,315
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 137,148 · ACS 2020-2024: 137,557
Median household income
$69,621
±$2,291 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$245,700
±$4,742 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,427
±$35 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Hampton and what county is it in?
Hampton is a city in Hampton city, Virginia. It covers 51.5 square miles of land, 2,665 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hampton is in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 18 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Hampton covers the same area as Hampton city: the city and the county are one area, so the county's figures are Hampton's; the county page lists its census tracts.
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 137,315 people lived in Hampton on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 137,148 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 137,557.
| Measure | Hampton | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 137,557 | 8,705,170 | +2,516 |
| Households | 58,057 ±609 | 3,365,732 | +4,007 |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.02 | 2.52 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 62,588 ±106 | 3,684,756 | +2,448 |
Hampton's population since 2000
From 146,437 in 2000 to 137,315 in 2025: down 6.2%. 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 36.8 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 48.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 35.2%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hampton | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 ±0.2 | 39.0 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7% ±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±0.1 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% | 11.0% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.2% ±0.3 pts | 58.4% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 48.1% ±0.9 pts | 18.3% | −1.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±0.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±0.7 pts | 13.1% | +1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.3% ±0.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.9% ±1.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4% ±0.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0% ±0.8 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±0.8 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.5% ±1.3 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.0% ±0.8 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.7% ±1.3 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3% ±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 58,057 households earn less than $69,621 a year (±$2,291), against $69,621 in Hampton city and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $69,272 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hampton | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,621 ±$2,291 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,727 ±$2,672 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,706 ±$1,123 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7% ±1.4 pts | 9.9% | −2.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8% ±3.6 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.1% ±1.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% ±0.6 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0% ±0.8 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 56.9% of Hampton's occupied homes and renters 43.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $245,700 by its owner (±$4,742). The median renter pays $1,427 a month including utilities, and 48.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hampton | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $245,700 ±$4,742 | $383,700 | +$15,929 |
| Median gross rent | $1,427 ±$35 | $1,579 | +$51 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.3% ±2.8 pts | 39.4% | +7.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,704 ±$43 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.9% ±1.6 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.1% ±1.6 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Housing units | 62,588 ±106 | 3,684,756 | +2,448 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3% ±1.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.0% ±1.4 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±0.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.8% ±0.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5% ±0.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% ±1.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 100 new housing units in Hampton in 2025 (100 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Virginia.
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?
75.7% of Hampton's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Hampton | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2% ±1.3 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±1.0 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.7% ±1.5 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7% ±1.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4% ±1.0 pts | 18.3% | +7.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min ±0.8 | 27.3 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?
37 census tracts lie mostly in Hampton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $40,823 (Tract 107.01) to $124,708 (Tract 103.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 103.06Hampton city | 9,180 | $72,948 |
| Tract 103.04Hampton city | 8,581 | $94,844 |
| Tract 101.03Hampton city | 7,113 | $107,604 |
| Tract 101.04Hampton city | 6,846 | $48,804 |
| Tract 121Hampton city | 5,793 | $113,528 |
| Tract 104Hampton city | 5,718 | $53,491 |
| Tract 108Hampton city | 5,520 | $91,104 |
| Tract 118Hampton city | 5,102 | $60,054 |
| Tract 103.09Hampton city | 4,831 | $53,730 |
| Tract 103.07Hampton city | 4,817 | $124,708 |
| Tract 103.10Hampton city | 4,043 | $73,587 |
| Tract 103.15Hampton city | 4,007 | $62,417 |
Every census tract in Hampton: the tract table of Hampton city
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 Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hampton is the 212th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Hampton ranks 236th of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 77th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 111th | 374 |
| Median household income | 236th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 221st | 374 |
| Median home value | 250th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 168th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 109th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 230th | 359 |
| Median age | 257th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 285th | 368 |
| Work from home | 226th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 271st | 372 |
Hampton's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, 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?
1 of the 57 figures for Hampton on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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.