Hampton, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hampton, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Hampton | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 137,557 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1009.4 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.03% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 58,057 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hampton declined by 6.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 137,557 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hampton is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.9% of residents. That is 2.5 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 32,909 23.9% +2.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 30,082 21.9% -0.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 26,120 19.0% -1.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 22,533 16.4% -0.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.8% of the people living in Hampton and men 48.2%.
- Women 51.8% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 48.2% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Hampton has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Hampton | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,017 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.35% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hampton is about 25% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Hampton | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $206,858 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,427 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.9% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hampton is about 12.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,427 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hampton spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 154 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hampton | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.5 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.0 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 154 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,784 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,682 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,742 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hampton is 19 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hampton has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Hampton | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
Hampton has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Hampton | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.2% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Hampton, VA Compared With Nearby Cities
Hampton, VA is the 3rd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 137,557 residents against a local median of 184,065. Hampton, VA's median home price, at $206,858, runs 16% below the $246,079 typical of the cities around it.
The cities themselves spread $35,955 on median home price, so Hampton, VA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Hampton, VA has the 4th highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Hampton, VA | 137,557 | $70,017 #1/4 | $206,858 #4/4 | 18.5 min #1/4 |
| Norfolk, VA | 233,287 | $66,067 | $257,238 | 20.9 min |
| Portsmouth, VA | 97,157 | $60,549 | $246,079 | 21.7 min |
| Newport News, VA | 184,065 | $69,337 | $221,283 | 20.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hampton, Virginia.
How big is Hampton, Virginia by population?
About 137,557 people live in Hampton, Virginia, in 58,057 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 37.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Hampton, Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Hampton, Virginia has 1,009 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 12 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Hampton, Virginia?
The median home costs 3.0 times the median household income ($206,858 against $70,017), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,427 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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