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Hampton, VA

Founded 1610Elev. 3 m
Population
137,334
Median home
$234,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
36
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Hampton

Hampton is home to roughly 137,334 residents. Hampton was founded in 1610. The median age is 36.5 and the median household income is $67,758. Homes carry a median value of $234,100, and about 56% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (47.9%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
137,334
Median age
36.5
Median household income
$67,758
Per-capita income
$36,787
Poverty rate
13%
High-school grad or higher
92.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg. commute
22.4 min
Work from home
8.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White35.8%
Hispanic or Latino6.6%
Black47.9%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.9%
Sales & office21.3%
Service18.8%
Production, transportation & material moving15.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.8%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$234,100
Median gross rent
$1,346/mo
Owner-occupied
55.6%
Median year built
1974
Households
57,740
Avg. household size
2.31

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Hampton has 36 public schools — 20 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading78%
Math89%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BETHEL HIGHHighGrades 9–12
HAMPTON HIGHHighGrades 9–12
KECOUGHTAN HIGHHighGrades 9–12
PHOEBUS HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BENJAMIN SYMS MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
C. ALTON LINDSAY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
CESAR TARRANT MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
FRANCIS W. JONES MAGNET MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
THOMAS EATON MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
A.W.E. Bassette ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Aberdeen ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Albert W. Patrick III ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Alfred S. Forrest ElementaryElementary
Armstrong ElementaryElementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime26% below national
Hampton285
Virginia243
United States386
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime55% above national
Hampton3,021
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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 · Hampton County
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Hampton was founded in 1610. Elevation ~3 m.

Population trend
138K136K137,33420102024
Map of Hampton
Hampton, VA
Where Hampton is
Virginia BeachChesapeakeNorfolkRichmondNewport NewsAlexandriaHampton
Historic places

23 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 11 National Historic Landmarks.

Rendezvous Docking SimulatorAcademic HallMemorial ChurchVirginia HallWigwam BuildingBuilding 14 Officer’s QuartersMansion HouseVariable Density Tunnel
Notable people from Hampton
Allen IversonMary JacksonMatthew RidgwayFrancena McCororyRobert SatcherMargot Lee ShetterlySteve CardenasTyrod TaylorChris DurkinMike Tomlin
People searches in Hampton
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Nearby cities
Poquoson (6 mi)Norfolk (9 mi)Newport News (13 mi)Portsmouth (13 mi)Smithfield (18 mi)Virginia Beach (24 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hampton, VA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hampton, Virginia.

Elizabeth Ruth Dorsey, 70ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23669
AKA Liz Dorsey, Liz Thomas
Angel Luis Rivera, 66ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23666
Edward Lee Thomas, 81ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23663
Lionel T Stevens Jr, 57ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23669
AKA Byron Steven, Lionel Stevens
Kenneth Jerald Johnson, 48ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23663
AKA Kenneth J Johnson
George Edward Carter, 78ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23663
AKA George E Carter, George Carter
George Lamont Williams, 53ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23663
George Smith
Hampton · 23666
Charles Joseph Roberts Jr, 41ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23666
AKA Charles Joseph Roberts, Charles Roberts
Steven Walker, 55ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23669
Steve Coyed Whitehead, 59ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23669
AKA Steven C Whitehead, Steven Coyd Whitehead
Andre Ernest Baird, 47ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23661
AKA Andre Baird, Jason Ernest Baird
Jason Wayne Jones, 46ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23666
AKA Jason Jones, Jason W Jones
Brian Carlos Miller, 46ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23661
AKA Brian C Miller, Brian Miller
Kevin Jarard Martin, 42ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23669
Kevin Allen Browning, 62ABSCONDER
Hampton · Hampton City County · 23669

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

Hampton — frequently asked

What is the population of Hampton, Virginia?
Hampton has a population of about 137,334, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hampton?
The median home value in Hampton is $234,100, and the median gross rent is $1,346/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hampton safe? What is the crime rate?
Hampton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 285 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hampton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hampton County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm.
How many schools are in Hampton?
Hampton has 36 public schools (20 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hampton?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Hampton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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