Hampton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Hampton, Pennsylvania
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Location in Adams County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Reading |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,432 |
| • Density | 809.95/sq mi (312.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-32320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1176443 |
Hampton is a small community in Reading Township, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is considered an unincorporated community, which means it's a place where people live but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place, which is a special area the government defines just for counting people during the census. In 2020, about 1,432 people lived there.
History of Hampton
The area that is now Hampton was first mapped out in 1814. A person named Daniel Deardorff did this mapping because Dr. John B. Arnold asked him to.
The very first building in Hampton was owned by David Albert and was finished in 1814. However, it took many years for more homes and buildings to be built in the area. For a long time, Hampton had its own post office, which was important for sending and receiving mail. There was also a hotel called "The Washington House," where travelers could stay.
Where is Hampton?
Hampton is located in Reading Township. You can find it where two main roads meet: Pennsylvania Route 94 (also known as Carlisle Pike) and Pennsylvania Route 394 (Huntersville Hampton Road).
- If you travel north on Route 94, you'll reach Carlisle in about 21 miles (34 kilometers).
- If you go south on Route 94, you'll get to Hanover in about 10 miles (16 kilometers).
The United States Census Bureau says that Hampton covers an area of about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
People of Hampton
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| 2020 | 1,432 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 633 people living in Hampton. These people lived in 222 different homes, and 172 of those were families.
Most of the people living in Hampton were White (97.79%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Asian, or other races. About 2.05% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Hampton had children under 18 living there (45%). Most homes were made up of married couples living together (60.8%). Some homes had a female head of household without a husband present (13.5%).
The people in Hampton were of different ages:
- About 31.1% were under 18 years old.
- About 37.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 6.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hampton was 31 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Hampton (Pensilvania) para niños
