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Hampton, GA


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Hampton, Georgia

Hampton, Georgia, in Henry county, is 25 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is considered part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Hampton has a population of 3,857.

The People and Families of Hampton

In Hampton, about 58% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hampton had a median family income of $48,310. Hampton is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Hampton finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, Michael Badnarik was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hampton ($500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hampton Housing

About 81% of housing units in Hampton are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Hampton pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Hampton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hampton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6%Hampton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Hampton People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Hampton Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hampton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hampton, GA

Comparing Hampton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity94
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men68
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime25

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