Hampton city, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 15th-largest in Virginia

The population of Hampton city, Virginia is 137,334 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $67,758, the median home value is $234,100, and the median age is 36.5.

The population of Hampton city has grown 0.1% since 2010 (137,418 → 137,596), a +0.01% annualized rate.

Hampton city within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

137,334

Population

+0.01%

Annual growth

2669

People / sq mi

$67,758

Median Income

$234,100

Median Home Value

Hampton city covers 51 sq mi of land at 2668.7 people per square mile.

About Hampton city, VA

Hampton city is a county in Virginia with a population of 137,334. It ranks #15 among counties in Virginia by population. The median age is 36.5, younger than the national median. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

The median household income in Hampton city is $67,758, below the US median of $74,580. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $234,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,346. The homeownership rate of 55.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hampton city reflects 27.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.4 minutes each way.

Hampton city Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hampton city had a population of 137,418 in 2010 and 137,596 in 2024, a 0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 137,970 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.01%.

137,596

Population (2024)

137,418

Population (2010)

137,970

Peak (2022)

0.01%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	137,418	-	-	estimate
2011	136,652	-766	-0.56%	estimate
2012	137,222	+570	+0.42%	estimate
2013	137,406	+184	+0.13%	estimate
2014	137,778	+372	+0.27%	estimate
2015	136,379	-1,399	-1.02%	estimate
2016	135,525	-854	-0.63%	estimate
2017	135,007	-518	-0.38%	estimate
2018	134,800	-207	-0.15%	estimate
2019	135,048	+248	+0.18%	estimate
2020	137,282	+2,234	+1.65%	estimate
2021	137,780	+498	+0.36%	estimate
2022	137,970	+190	+0.14%	estimate
2023	137,157	-813	-0.59%	estimate
2024	137,596	+439	+0.32%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	37.5%
Black or African American	49.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.5

Median Age

52.0%

Female

48.0%

Male

16.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.1%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

6.2%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

7.7%

25–34

15.7%

35–44

12.5%

45–54

10.1%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

6.8%

65–74

9.7%

75–84

4.9%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 18.0% · Seniors (65+): 16.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$67,758$-23,216 vs state
Mean household income	$85,775
Per-capita income	$36,787
Poverty rate	9.1%+2.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.8%
Employment-to-population	56.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.6%

Finance & real estate

12.5%

Manufacturing

11.5%

Public administration

9.0%

Education & health care

8.6%

Retail trade

7.7%

Information

4.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Hampton city is professional & business services, accounting for 22.6% of workers.

How residents commute

1.5%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

77.8%

Public transit

8.2%

Work from home

22.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$234,100$-126,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,346

Median rent

55.6%

Homeownership rate

62,503

Total housing units

92.4%

Occupied

7.6%

Vacant

44.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.1%

With health insurance

96.0%

With broadband internet

40.1%

Foreign-born

17.4%

Veterans (18+)

16.3%

With a disability

92.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.7%

High School+

27.5%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Virginia

Virginia Beach (457,066)Chesapeake (251,153)Arlington (235,463)Norfolk (235,037)Richmond (227,595)Newport News (184,774)Alexandria (156,788)Hampton (137,334)Roanoke (98,677)Portsmouth (97,299)All Virginia cities →

Other counties in Virginia

Fairfax County (1,144,474)Prince William County (484,625)Virginia Beach city (457,066)Loudoun County (427,082)Chesterfield County (371,610)Henrico County (334,434)Chesapeake city (251,153)Arlington County (235,463)Norfolk city (235,037)Richmond city (227,595)All Virginia counties →

Part of Virginia

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Metro areas in Virginia

Washington (6,263,796)Virginia Beach (1,782,590)Richmond (1,327,321)Roanoke (314,661)Kingsport (309,580)Lynchburg (262,716)Charlottesville (222,937)Blacksburg (181,605)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hampton city, Virginia has a population of 137,334 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 2669 people per square mile.

The population of Hampton city has grown 0.1% since 2010 (137,418 → 137,596), a +0.01% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hampton city, Virginia is $67,758, with mean (average) household income of $85,775 and per-capita income of $36,787. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hampton city, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (49.0%), White (37.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hampton city, Virginia is 36.5 years. Residents are 52.0% female and 48.0% male.

The median home value in Hampton city is $234,100 and median monthly rent is $1,346. 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 62,503 total housing units, 7.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hampton city, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Hampton city, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.