Hampton, VA Demographics
A map of Hampton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 66,632 | 48.6% |
White | 49,389 | 36.0% |
Hispanic | 8,411 | 6.1% |
Multiracial | 7,634 | 5.6% |
Asian | 3,493 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 1,589 | 1.2% |
Hampton, Virginia had a population of 137,148 in 2020. It was 36.0% White, 48.6% Black, 2.5% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hampton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hampton is the 8th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Hampton's White Population
49,389 residents of Hampton identify as White, or 36.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Hampton considerably less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hampton is ranked #597 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Hampton is more White than neighboring Portsmouth (35.7% White). Hampton is less White than neighboring Poquoson (87.8% White), Norfolk (40.8% White), Bethel Manor (53.9% White), and Newport News (38.3% White).
Hampton's Black Population
66,632 residents of Hampton identify as Black, or 48.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hampton considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hampton is ranked #37 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Hampton is more Black than neighboring Poquoson (0.9% Black), Norfolk (39.3% Black), Bethel Manor (16% Black), and Newport News (41.3% Black). Hampton is less Black than neighboring Portsmouth (52.7% Black).
Hampton's Asian Population
3,493 residents of Hampton identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hampton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hampton is ranked #192 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Hampton is more Asian than neighboring Poquoson (2% Asian), and Portsmouth (1.3% Asian). Hampton is less Asian than neighboring Norfolk (3.7% Asian), Bethel Manor (3.5% Asian), and Newport News (3.3% Asian).
Hampton's Hispanic Population
8,411 residents of Hampton identify as Hispanic, or 6.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hampton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hampton is ranked #276 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Hampton is more Hispanic than neighboring Poquoson (3.7% Hispanic), and Portsmouth (4.5% Hispanic). Hampton is less Hispanic than neighboring Norfolk (9.7% Hispanic), Bethel Manor (15.8% Hispanic), and Newport News (10.4% Hispanic).
Hampton's Native American/Other Population
1,589 residents of Hampton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hampton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hampton is ranked #78 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Hampton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Poquoson (0.8% Native American/Other), Norfolk (1.1% Native American/Other), Portsmouth (1% Native American/Other), and Newport News (1.1% Native American/Other). Hampton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bethel Manor (1.7% Native American/Other).
Hampton's Multiracial Population
7,634 residents of Hampton identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hampton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hampton is ranked #127 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Hampton is more Multiracial than neighboring Poquoson (4.8% Multiracial), Norfolk (5.3% Multiracial), and Portsmouth (4.9% Multiracial). Hampton is less Multiracial than neighboring Bethel Manor (9.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.