Hampton city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hampton city is located in Virginia with a total population of 137,334. It is the 15th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hampton city is 36.5 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hampton city is $67,758. This is 26% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $234,100. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hampton city is Black or African American, making up 47.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 35.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (47.9% vs 18.4%). The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.