Life in Hampstead research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Hampstead 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 Hampstead:
The population in Hampstead is 9,129.
The median home value in Hampstead is $484,751.
The median income in Hampstead is $90,184.
The cost of living in Hampstead is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Hampstead is $1,189.
The unemployment rate in Hampstead is 6.9%.
The poverty rate in Hampstead is 10.1%.
The average high in Hampstead is 72.4° and the average low is 52.6°.
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 112 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 $484,751.
The median income in Hampstead is $90,184.
| Living Expense | Hampstead | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 106 | 100 | |
| Housing | 139 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 95 | 100 | |
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 |
The current population in Hampstead is 9,129. The population has increased 146.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
78.5% White with 7,169 White residents.
2.2% African American with 201 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 52 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
8.7% Two Or More with 794 Two Or More residents.
9.9% Hispanic with 904 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hampstead | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 60.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.2% | 20.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 8.7% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 10.9% | 19.0% |
Hampstead is 45.9% female with 4,192 female residents.
Hampstead is 54.1% male with 4,937 male residents.
| Gender | Hampstead | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 54.1% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Hampstead completed < 9th grade.
3.0% 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.
10.0% 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 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
6.0% of households in Hampstead earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Hampstead earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.2% of households in Hampstead earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Hampstead earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in Hampstead earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.7% of households in Hampstead earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.2% of households in Hampstead earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.6% of households in Hampstead earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.3% of households in Hampstead earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.5% of households in Hampstead earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hampstead | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.2% | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 12.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.6% | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.3% | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.5% | 9.5% | 12.6% |