City of Hampton
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- Population
- 137,557
- Area
- 51.46 sq mi (133.28 km²), 84.82 sq mi water
- Median age
- 36.8
- Households
- 58,057
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $69,621
- Median house value
- $245,700
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
City of Hampton
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
Local News
Parking Available for Residents Impact by Tidal Flooding
Citizens may park vehicles at Langley Speedway (11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton) for the duration of the high tide events expected through Saturday. Parking is also available at City Hall (500 City Hall Ave) and South Lawson Park (1236 Poquoson Avenue).
Notice of Shellfish Area Condemnation Effective 10/15/26
Here are the updated links to the shellfish closures cond054-021 "Back River" and cond054-215 "Harris River and Long and Grunland Creeks". Both are found in the Cities of Poquoson and/or Hampton and both are scheduled to go into effect on 10/15/26.