Hampton, VA

Census Place

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2021 Population

136,748

1.17% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

14.4%

6.07% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,380

4.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$191,000

1.27% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,255

2.44% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hampton, VA had a population of 137k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $59,380. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hampton, VA grew from 135,169 to 136,748, a 1.17% increase and its median household income grew from $57,041 to $59,380, a 4.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hampton, VA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (36.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.04%), White (Hispanic) (2.54%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%).

None of the households in Hampton, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Hampton, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hampton, VA are Virginia Peninsula Community College (1,101 degrees awarded in 2021), Hampton University (868 degrees), and Asher Institute of Hampton (41 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hampton, VA was $191,000, and the homeownership rate was 55.6%.

Most people in Hampton, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Hampton, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hampton, VA is home to a population of 137k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.14% of Hampton, VA residents were born outside of the country (7.03k people).

In 2021, there were 1.31 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.2k people) in Hampton, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 6.89k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Hampton, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hampton, VA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hampton, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hampton, VA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
66.2k ± 991
White (Non-Hispanic)
50.4k ± 272
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.89k ± 898

6.32%

Hispanic Population

8.65k people

6.32% of the people in Hampton, VA are hispanic (8.65k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hampton, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

5.14%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.03k people

4.73%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.39k people

As of 2021, 5.14% of Hampton, VA residents (7.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hampton, VA was 4.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hampton, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
8,508 ± 900
Gulf War (1990s)
4,211 ± 522
Vietnam
3,206 ± 374

Hampton, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hampton, VA employs 63.3k people. The largest industries in Hampton, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,286 people), Manufacturing (7,302 people), and Retail Trade (6,185 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($73,574), Public Administration ($61,726), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,487).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

63.3k

2021 Value

± 2,248

2.44%

1 Year growth

± 4.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hampton, VA grew at a rate of 2.44%, from 61.8k employees to 63.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hampton, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,221 people), Management Occupations (5,475 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,729 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hampton, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.3k

2021 Value

± 2,248

2.44%

1 Year growth

± 4.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hampton, VA grew at a rate of 2.44%, from 61.8k employees to 63.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hampton, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,286 people), Manufacturing (7,302 people), and Retail Trade (6,185 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hampton, VA, though some of these residents may live in Hampton, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,390

Median earning men ± $2,226

$31,823

Median earning women ± $1,463

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($74,375), Public Administration ($66,397), and Manufacturing ($63,252).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,261), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,640), and Wholesale Trade ($39,861).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hampton, VA awarded 2,016 degrees. The student population of Hampton, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,426 male students and 5,825 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hampton, VA are Black or African American (1,136 and 56.7%), followed by White (592 and 29.6%), Hispanic or Latino (124 and 6.19%), and Two or More Races (82 and 4.09%).

The largest universities in Hampton, VA by number of degrees awarded are Virginia Peninsula Community College (1,101 and 54.6%), Hampton University (868 and 43.1%), and Asher Institute of Hampton (41 and 2.03%).

The most popular majors in Hampton, VA are General Social Sciences (247 and 12.3%), General Business Administration & Management (155 and 7.69%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (120 and 5.95%).

The median tuition cost in Hampton, VA for private four year colleges is $17,595.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Hampton, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 5.82%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,251 (37% men and 63% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,251 students enrolled in Hampton, VA, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 4,855 records, of which 67.7% were women and 32.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
91 degree-majors awarded
General Social Sciences
247 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
98 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hampton, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 91 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Hampton, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Virginia Peninsula Community College
1,101 degrees awarded
Hampton University
868 degrees awarded
Asher Institute of Hampton
41 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Virginia Peninsula Community College with 1,101 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 685 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hampton, VA, which is 0.515 times less than the 1,331 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,136 degrees mean that there were 1.92 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 592 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,595) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,607) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hampton, VA was $191,000 in 2021, which is 0.78 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $188,600 to $191,000, a 1.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Hampton, VA is 55.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hampton, VA have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hampton, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hampton, VA is $59,380. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Hampton, VA was Census Tract 111 with a value of $98,125, followed by Census Tract 103.07 and Census Tract 115, with respective values of $95,875 and $94,390.

Housing

Property

$191,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,647

$31,755

Median Property Taxes

±$1,341

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hampton, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hampton, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.6%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55.6% of the housing units in Hampton, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hampton, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 111
Census Tract 103.07
Census Tract 115

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hampton, VA was Census Tract 111 with a value of $98,125, followed by Census Tract 103.07 and Census Tract 115, with respective values of $95,875 and $94,390.

The following map shows all of the places in Hampton, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,380

Median Household Income

± $1,790

57.1k

Number of Households

± 1,974

In 2021, the median household income of the 57.1k households in Hampton, VA grew to $59,380 from the previous year's value of $57,041.

The following chart displays the households in Hampton, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hampton, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (7.86%)
Worked At Home (6.18%)

In 2021, 80% of workers in Hampton, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.86%) and those who worked at home (6.18%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hampton, VA have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Hampton, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hampton, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hampton, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hampton, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hampton, VA (19k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hampton, VA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.4% of the population of Hampton, VA has health coverage, with 38.9% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 9.37% on Medicare, 18.4% on non-group plans, and 9.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hampton city, VA see 2402 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.71% increase from the previous year (2316 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 961 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 293 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,402 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hampton city, VA

Primary care physicians in Hampton city, VA see an average of 2,402 patients per year. This represents a 3.71% increase from the previous year (2,316 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hampton city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.59%

Uninsured

38.9%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

9.37%

Medicare

18.4%

Non-Group

9.81%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hampton, VA grew by 0.771% from 7.53% to 7.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hampton, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.