Hampton, NJ Demographics
A map of Hampton's Population by Race
Hampton, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,020, a large decrease from the 1,438 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.4% White, 6.9% Multiracial, 5.1% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 1.9% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hampton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Hampton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hampton, that probability was 31.0% in 2020 and 34.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Hampton is ranked the 550th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. 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 was ranked the 512th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Hampton's White Population
820 residents of Hampton, or 80.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hampton is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Hampton ranks 220th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hampton's White population has declined by an estimated 30.9%. White residents' share of Hampton's population has decreased from 82.5% to 80.4%.
Hampton is more White than neighboring Glen Gardner (75.9% White), Washington (69.3% White), and Anderson (45.1% White). Hampton is less White than neighboring Asbury (86.3% White), and Port Colden (83.4% White).
Hampton's Black Population
19 residents of Hampton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hampton is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Hampton ranks 428th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hampton's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.7%. Black residents' share of Hampton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.
Hampton is more Black than neighboring Asbury (0% Black), and Anderson (0% Black). Hampton is less Black than neighboring Glen Gardner (2% Black), Washington (5% Black), and Port Colden (16.6% Black).
Hampton's Asian Population
52 residents of Hampton, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hampton is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Hampton ranks 410th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hampton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 52.9%. Asian residents' share of Hampton's population has increased from 2.4% to 5.1%.
Hampton is more Asian than neighboring Glen Gardner (0.4% Asian), Asbury (0% Asian), Washington (2.3% Asian), Port Colden (0% Asian), and Anderson (0% Asian).
Hampton's Hispanic Population
49 residents of Hampton, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hampton is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Hampton ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hampton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 61.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Hampton's population has decreased from 8.8% to 4.8%.
Hampton is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Colden (0% Hispanic). Hampton is less Hispanic than neighboring Glen Gardner (19.8% Hispanic), Asbury (13.7% Hispanic), Washington (19.6% Hispanic), and Anderson (31.8% Hispanic).
Hampton's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of Hampton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hampton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Hampton ranks 356th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hampton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hampton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.
Hampton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Gardner (0.2% Native American/Other), Asbury (0% Native American/Other), Washington (0% Native American/Other), Port Colden (0% Native American/Other), and Anderson (0% Native American/Other).
Hampton's Multiracial Population
70 residents of Hampton, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hampton is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Hampton ranks 236th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hampton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Hampton's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.9%.
Hampton is more Multiracial than neighboring Glen Gardner (1.7% Multiracial), Asbury (0% Multiracial), Washington (3.8% Multiracial), and Port Colden (0% Multiracial). Hampton is less Multiracial than neighboring Anderson (23.1% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.