Hampstead SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Hampstead summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hampstead. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hampstead is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hampstead is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hampstead is $486,522.
The median income in Hampstead is $91,745.
Hampstead's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hampstead Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hampstead | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 144 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hampstead, NC Weather
The average high in Hampstead is 72.4° and the average low is 52.6°.
There are 78.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hampstead |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hampstead Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hampstead
The current population in Hampstead is 9,292. The population has increased 150.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,292 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 9,129 | 9.5% |
| 2022 | 8,340 | 18.5% |
| 2021 | 7,037 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 6,940 | 17.6% |
| 2019 | 5,901 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 5,717 | 9.9% |
| 2017 | 5,200 | 6.3% |
| 2016 | 4,890 | 8.0% |
| 2015 | 4,528 | 6.6% |
| 2014 | 4,247 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 4,256 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 4,431 | 9.9% |
| 2011 | 4,033 | 8.8% |
| 2010 | 3,707 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hampstead
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Hampstead is:
79.6% White with 7,398 White residents.
2.2% African American with 205 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 62 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 546 Two Or More residents.
11.5% Hispanic with 1,073 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hampstead | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.6% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hampstead
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Hampstead is 46.1% female with 4,282 female residents.
Hampstead is 53.9% male with 5,009 male residents.
| Gender | Hampstead | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.9% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hampstead for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Hampstead completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Hampstead completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Hampstead completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Hampstead completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Hampstead completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Hampstead completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Hampstead completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Hampstead completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Hampstead completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hampstead | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hampstead, North Carolina
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4.8% of households in Hampstead earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Hampstead earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.8% of households in Hampstead earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Hampstead earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Hampstead earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Hampstead earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in Hampstead earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.6% of households in Hampstead earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.0% of households in Hampstead earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.6% of households in Hampstead earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hampstead | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.6% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.0% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.6% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
