Hampton, Arkansas facts for kids
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Hampton, Arkansas
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Location of Hampton in Calhoun County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
| • Land | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
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| • Total | 1,181 |
| • Density | 360.28/sq mi (139.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71744
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-29650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403789 |
Hampton is a small town in Calhoun County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Calhoun County. In 2020, about 1,181 people lived there. Hampton is also part of the larger Camden area.
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Exploring Hampton's Location
Hampton is located in the eastern part of Calhoun County. Two important roads, U.S. Routes 278 and 167, meet right in the town.
Route 278 goes west about 23 miles to Camden. It goes east about 26 miles to Warren. Route 167 heads north about 21 miles to Fordyce. It goes south about 27 miles to El Dorado.
The town of Hampton covers an area of about 3.28 square miles (8.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Hampton
The number of people living in Hampton has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 166 | — | |
| 1870 | 138 | −16.9% | |
| 1880 | 150 | 8.7% | |
| 1890 | 406 | 170.7% | |
| 1910 | 353 | — | |
| 1920 | 271 | −23.2% | |
| 1930 | 669 | 146.9% | |
| 1940 | 686 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 838 | 22.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,011 | 20.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,252 | 23.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,627 | 30.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,562 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,579 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,324 | −16.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,181 | −10.8% | |
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Hampton's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,181 people living in Hampton. These people lived in 619 households. About 390 of these households were families.
The people in Hampton come from different backgrounds:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 724 | 61.3% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 350 | 29.64% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 59 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 3.9% |
Learning in Hampton
Students in Hampton attend public schools. These schools are part of the Hampton School District. Students usually graduate from Hampton High School. The school district covers a large area of about 479.67 square miles (1,242.3 square kilometers). This includes Hampton and parts of other nearby communities like Harrell and Tinsman.
Getting Around Hampton
Hampton is a central point for travel. It's where U.S. Routes 278 and 167 meet. Arkansas Highway 274 also goes through Hampton. Part of this highway runs along with US 167 to the north. Another part goes northeast towards Tinsman. Arkansas Highway 203 also begins in central Hampton and heads northwest.
There is a small airstrip just south of Hampton. It does not have an air traffic control tower. For bigger flights, people can use Harrell Field in Camden. This airport is for general aviation, like private planes. For commercial flights, the South Arkansas Regional Airport in El Dorado is closer. The closest very large airport is Clinton National Airport in Little Rock. For international flights, Memphis International Airport is the nearest option.
Famous People from Hampton
Some well-known people have come from Hampton:
- Wayne Harris – A famous college football player. He is in the NFF College Hall of Fame.
- Harry Thomason – A director and producer for movies and TV shows.
See also
In Spanish: Hampton (Arkansas) para niños
