Hampton, VA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Hampton, Virginia Summary
Life in Hampton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Hampton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hampton:
The population in Hampton is 137,334.
The median home value in Hampton is $267,272.
The median income in Hampton is $67,758.
The cost of living in Hampton is 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Hampton is $1,346.
The unemployment rate in Hampton is 6.3%.
The poverty rate in Hampton is 13.0%.
The average high in Hampton is 68.1° and the average low is 52.6°.
Hampton SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Hampton, VA Crime Report
Crime in Hampton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hampton. Key points include:
There were 4,322 total crimes in Hampton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hampton is 3,129.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hampton is 247.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hampton is 2,882.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hampton is 47.68% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Hampton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hampton / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,322 | 3,129.6 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 342 | 247.6 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 15 | 10.9 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 78 | 56.5 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 209 | 151.3 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,980 | 2,882.0 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 290 | 210.0 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 3,360 | 2,433.0 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 330 | 239.0 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Hampton, VA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Hampton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hampton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hampton is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hampton is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hampton is $267,272.
The median income in Hampton is $67,758.
Hampton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hampton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hampton | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 109 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 104 | 100 | |
Hampton, VA Weather
The average high in Hampton is 68.1° and the average low is 52.6°.
There are 72.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.8 inches of precipitation each year with 4.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hampton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Hampton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hampton
The current population in Hampton is 137,334. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 137,334 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 137,217 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 136,748 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 135,169 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 135,041 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 135,583 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 136,255 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 136,789 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 137,081 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 136,904 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 136,957 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 137,471 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 138,148 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 139,046 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hampton
Hampton is:
35.8% White with 49,231 White residents.
47.9% African American with 65,782 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 305 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 2,997 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 81 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 808 Other residents.
6.6% Two Or More with 9,046 Two Or More residents.
6.6% Hispanic with 9,084 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hampton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.8% | 59.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 47.9% | 18.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.6% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 10.7% | 19.0% |
Gender in Hampton
Hampton is 52.0% female with 71,401 female residents.
Hampton is 48.0% male with 65,933 male residents.
| Gender | Hampton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hampton for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Hampton completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Hampton completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Hampton completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Hampton completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Hampton completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Hampton completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Hampton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Hampton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Hampton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hampton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hampton, Virginia
5.6% of households in Hampton earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Hampton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.0% of households in Hampton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Hampton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Hampton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.7% of households in Hampton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Hampton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.6% of households in Hampton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.4% of households in Hampton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.2% of households in Hampton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hampton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 5.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.4% | 10.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 16.9% | 12.6% |
