Population 7,138 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hampton
Household size in Hampton
| Period | Hampton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, Hampton sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider New York area, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.80, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hampton
| Period | Hampton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.2 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.0, Hampton is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hampton
| Period | Hampton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Hampton: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hampton
Renters in Hampton
| Period | Hampton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hampton is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (37.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hampton
| Period | Hampton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Hampton: just 5.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hampton
| Period | Hampton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Hampton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the wider New York area, where the median home dates to 1962. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hampton
| Period | Hampton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,137 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,190 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,262 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,562 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$425 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hampton pays $1,562 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the New York area as a whole ($2,060). Rent has climbed $425 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hampton
Bachelor's degrees in Hampton
| Period | Hampton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.3% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.7% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.8% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Hampton (42.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The New York area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hampton
| Period | Hampton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hampton: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hampton
| Period | Hampton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hampton is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area as a whole (6.9%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hampton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 2.60 | 47.0 | 8.2% | 13.6% | 5.0% | 1970 | $1,562 | 42.8% | 95.8% | 5.5% |
| Vienna | 3.06 | 50.4 | 3.8% | 0.0% | 8.5% | 1958 | $1,603 | 50.0% | 99.9% | 1.1% |
| Great Meadows | 2.68 | 47.7 | 4.2% | 10.8% | 3.7% | 1975 | $1,618 | 43.1% | 96.8% | 2.0% |
| Allamuchy | 2.10 | 55.6 | 2.6% | 27.5% | 2.4% | 1982 | $1,683 | 42.5% | 97.0% | 6.0% |
| Hackettstown | 2.58 | 42.0 | 8.3% | 30.4% | 3.4% | 1976 | $1,783 | 48.9% | 95.4% | 6.3% |
| Panther Valley | 2.30 | 50.5 | 1.5% | 12.0% | 4.2% | 1985 | $1,901 | 49.1% | 96.9% | 11.3% |
| Hope | 2.37 | 54.4 | 6.7% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 1976 | $1,460 | 38.3% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
| Schooleys Mountain | 2.69 | 50.0 | 4.3% | 0.0% | 3.7% | 1985 | $1,947 | 78.8% | 98.0% | 3.8% |
| Buttzville | 2.55 | 52.1 | 3.6% | 8.5% | 5.1% | 1981 | $1,158 | 31.1% | 94.9% | 0.5% |
| Port Murray | 2.65 | 41.0 | 14.3% | 11.4% | 3.0% | 1974 | $1,647 | 44.1% | 89.5% | 6.6% |
| Johnsonburg | 2.37 | 50.2 | 3.7% | 11.7% | 4.0% | 1983 | $1,717 | 51.6% | 96.5% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hampton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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