Hampton Authority

Hampton is a middle-income small city of 137,557 with home prices 1.6× below the Virginia median.

Hampton, Virginia

Hampton, in Hampton city, Virginia, operates as a Virginia city of 137,557. Households here earn a median of $69,621.

Definition and scope

Hampton sits within Hampton city, Virginia, one of Virginia's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Hampton has approximately 137,557 residents. The median age is 36.8 years. Roughly 57% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $245,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 35.2%
• Black or African American: 48.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
• Asian: 2.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Hampton is $69,621. Poverty rate stands at 12.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.8%. Educational attainment: 28.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Hampton:

• Public schools: 36
• Public libraries: 4
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Langley Air Force Base. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Hampton City Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newport News, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 6 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.