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Hampstead, MD

Founded 1888Carroll CountyElev. 283 m
Population
6,311
Median home
$305,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Hampstead

Hampstead is home to roughly 6,311 residents. Hampstead was founded in 1888 and sits in Carroll County. The median age is 46 and the median household income is $96,802. Homes carry a median value of $305,400, and about 81% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.8%). Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,311
Median age
46
Median household income
$96,802
Per-capita income
$50,491
Poverty rate
3.3%
High-school grad or higher
98.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg. commute
30.8 min
Work from home
11.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Black2.6%
Asian3.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts52.2%
Sales & office23.1%
Service12.7%
Production, transportation & material moving7.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$305,400
Median gross rent
$1,229/mo
Owner-occupied
80.5%
Median year built
1992
Households
2,838
Avg. household size
2.22

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Hampstead has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 2 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading65%
Math50%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

North Carroll MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Shiloh MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Hampstead ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Spring Garden ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime23% below national
Hampstead297
Maryland447
United States386
↑ 172% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime66% below national
Hampstead673
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↑ 30% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hampstead Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hampstead.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Carroll County
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hampstead is in Carroll County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hampstead was founded in 1888 and sits in Carroll County. Elevation ~283 m.

Map of Hampstead
Hampstead, MD
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hampstead School
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Nearby cities
Manchester (3 mi)Westminster (9 mi)Taneytown (17 mi)Mount Airy (23 mi)Baltimore (25 mi)Bel Air (28 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hampstead, MD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hampstead, Maryland.

Christopher Allen Harris, 56
Hampstead · Carroll County · 21074
AKA Christopher A Harris, Chris Harris

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hampstead — frequently asked

What is the population of Hampstead, Maryland?
Hampstead has a population of about 6,311, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hampstead?
The median home value in Hampstead is $305,400, and the median gross rent is $1,229/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hampstead safe? What is the crime rate?
Hampstead Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 297 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hampstead face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Carroll County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, winter weather, drought.
How many schools are in Hampstead?
Hampstead has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 2 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hampstead?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Hampstead. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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