Hampton, Virginia

Hampton: The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia. Hampton is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Hampton History Museum and the Hampton Coliseum.

About

Hampton is a city located in the county of City of Hampton in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 137,436 and a population density of 389 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 135,464 inhabitants.

The city was created 414 years ago in 1609.

Hampton has a long history dating back to the early 1600s as an English colonial settlement. It became a thriving port city involved in the maritime trades of fishing, boatbuilding and shipping.

During the Civil War, Hampton was captured by Union forces. Fort Monroe remained a Union stronghold throughout the war and was a refuge for escaped slaves, earning Hampton the nickname of "Freedom's Fortress."

Hampton continued to grow as key military installations were established nearby. It developed into a more diverse city supporting the defense, space, and tourism industries.

Key Facts About Modern Hampton

Here are some key details about Hampton today:

  • Population: Around 135,000 residents, making it Virginia's 8th largest city.
  • Economy: Today Hampton has a large military and government presence with Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley, and large shipyards. Healthcare and retail are also major employers.
  • Neighborhoods: Notable areas include Downtown Hampton, Phoebus, Fox Hill, and Buckroe Beach. Each provides different residential experiences from urban to coastal living.
  • Attractions: Popular sites include the Virginia Air & Space Center, Hampton History Museum, Fort Monroe National Monument, and beaches along the Chesapeake Bay.
  • Events: Hampton hosts various cultural events like the Hampton Jazz Festival, Hampton Cup Regatta race, and Blackbeard Pirate Festival.

Hampton honors its past as it continues to adapt as a 21st century city. The community takes pride in its maritime heritage and significance in African American history.

Hampton locator map
Location of Hampton on Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Hampton

Population : 135,464 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Virginia (United States)
County : City of Hampton
Different from : Hampton County
Phone Area Codes : 757
Area : 352.9 km2
Altitude : 10 feet / 3 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1610 (414 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 06:16:52 (19th March 2024)
Postal code : 23661
Density : 384 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -1.46% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Hampton is located at 37°1'48"N 76°20'43"W (37.0298700, -76.3452200). It has 5 neighbors: Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth and York County.

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  • Pietermaritzburg
  • Southampton
  • Vendôme

Hampton has 5 neighbours.

  • Newport News The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia. Newport News is known for its many naval bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mariners' Museum and the Virginia Living Museum.
  • Norfolk The most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Elizabeth River in southeastern Virginia. Norfolk is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nauticus National Maritime Museum and the Chrysler Museum of Art.
  • Poquoson independent city in Virginia, United States
  • Portsmouth The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is located on the Elizabeth River in southeastern Virginia. Portsmouth is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites
  • York County county in Virginia, United States

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hampton decreased by 1.46% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 137,436 - census
2011 136,628 -0.59% estimation process
2012 137,177 0.4% estimation process
2013 137,332 0.11% estimation process
2014 137,680 0.25% estimation process
2015 136,264 -1.04% estimation process
2016 135,374 -0.66% estimation process
2017 134,725 -0.48% estimation process
2018 134,330 -0.29% estimation process
2019 134,510 0.13% estimation process
2020 135,464 0.7% estimation process

Hampton zip code is 23661. County name: Hampton, County fips: 51650

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Best Things to Do in Hampton

1 Buckroe Beach and Park

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2 Sandy Bottom Nature Park

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3 Virginia Air & Space Science Center

Rating: 4.4 (1624)

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4 Bluebird Gap Farm

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5 Gosnold's Hope Park

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Where ot Eat in Hampton

1 Chuck E. Cheese

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Where to Stay in Hampton

1 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Hampton, VA

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2 Sonesta Simply Suites Hampton

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3 Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center

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4 Quality Inn

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Other Places in Hampton

1 Hampton DMV Select Office

Rating: 3.8 (76)

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2 Hampton CITY HALL

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3 Hampton Permit Office

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4 Hampton Visitors Center

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5 Hampton City Mayor

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6 Hampton City Office

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People born in Hampton (121)

People born in Hampton, including basketball player Allen Iverson, sprint athlete Francena McCorory, head coach of the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Tomlin, .

List

  • Bill Pierce (American musician) he was born in 25/09/1948
  • Nikki Nova (American Adult Model and B movie Actress) she was born in 05/01/1972
  • Matthew Ridgway (United States Army general (1895-1993)) he was born in 03/03/1895
  • Michael Hagee (33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps) he was born in 01/12/1944
  • Oz Scott (American film director, television director, television producer and theatre director) he was born in 16/09/1949
  • Jerod Mayo (American football player, linebacker) he was born in 23/02/1986
  • Ronald Curry (American football player and coach) he was born in 28/05/1979
  • DeVante Swing (American musician) he was born in 29/09/1969
  • James Genus (American musician) he was born in 20/01/1966
  • Ricky Wilson (American basketball player) he was born in 16/07/1964
  • Francis Mallory (American politician (1807-1860)) he was born in 12/12/1807
  • Rob Brown (American free jazz saxophonist and composer) he was born in 27/02/1962
  • Sam Newsome (American musician) he was born in 28/04/1965
  • Steve James (American producer) he was born in 08/03/1954
  • Steve Wilson (American jazz musician) he was born in 09/02/1961
  • Tyrod Taylor (American football player) he was born in 03/08/1989
  • James Barron (US Navy officer) he was born in 15/09/1768
  • Samuel Barron (American Commodore) he was born in 25/09/1765

Schools in Hampton

College & universities near Hampton, VA

Code Name City ZIP
232265 Hampton University Hampton (VA) 23668-0099
234119 Virginia School of Hair Design Hampton (VA) 23669
459107 Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton Hampton (VA) 23666
458113 Bethel College Hampton (VA) 23666
233754 Thomas Nelson Community College Hampton (VA) 23666

Stations (6)

Amtrak & bus stations near Hampton, VA

Code Name Address Type
NPN Newport News station 9304 Warwick Boulevard RAIL
NFK Norfolk 215 W York Street BUS
VAB Virginia Beach, Virginia 19th St. and Pacific Ave. BUS
WBG Williamsburg Transportation Center 468 North Boundary Street RAIL
PTB Petersburg station 3516 South Street RAIL

Post offices near Hampton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Old Hampton Post Office Hampton (VA) 23669
Phoebu Post Office Hampton (VA) 23663
Riverdal Post Office Hampton (VA) 23666
Wyth Post Office Hampton (VA) 23661
Hampton Post Office Hampton (VA) 23670

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Other cities in City of Hampton

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in City of Hampton , VA.

City Name Population Title
East Hampton 147,993 Town in New York

Distance to Other Cities

Hampton distances to largest Virginia cities