Hampton, Florida facts for kids
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Hampton, Florida
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| City of Hampton | ||
A street view of Hampton's main street, Navarre Avenue.
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Location in Bradford County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Bradford | |
| Settled | 1859 | |
| Incorporated | 1870 | |
| Reincorporated | 1925 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 432 | |
| • Density | 409.87/sq mi (158.32/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
32044
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| Area code(s) | 352 | |
| FIPS code | 12-28575 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283671 | |
Hampton is a small city located in Bradford County, Florida, in the North Florida region of the United States. In 2020, about 432 people lived there.
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History of Hampton
Early Days of the City
Hampton was first settled by people in 1859. It officially became a "Town" in 1870. Later, in 1925, it was officially recognized as the "City of Hampton." Back then, it was an important spot where two different train lines, the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway and the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, met. Both lines had stations in Hampton.
In the mid-1990s, Hampton added a small part of U.S. Highway 301 to its city limits. This was done to collect money from traffic tickets given to drivers on that highway. At one point, the city had a lot of police officers compared to its small population.
Changes and Improvements in 2013–2014
Around 2013 and 2014, the city of Hampton faced some challenges. State auditors found several issues with how the city was managing its money and following laws. For example, in 2012, the city collected a lot of money from traffic tickets on a short stretch of U.S. Highway 301. This gave Hampton a reputation as a "speed trap."
Because of these issues, state leaders looked into the city's operations. Many city officials stepped down during this time. State representatives visited Hampton in March 2014 to see if the problems were being fixed. They decided to let Hampton remain a city because it took steps to solve the issues. Hampton removed the highway section from its city limits and stopped its police force. The city also worked to fix its budget problems and improved how its city council meetings were run.
Geography of Hampton
Hampton is located in the southern part of Bradford County. Its exact coordinates are about 29.864261 degrees North latitude and 82.136761 degrees West longitude.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers an area of about 1.12 square miles (2.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Climate in Hampton
The weather in Hampton has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Hampton has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm temperatures and plenty of rain throughout the year.
Population and Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 198 | — | |
| 1910 | 265 | 33.8% | |
| 1920 | 286 | 7.9% | |
| 1930 | 311 | 8.7% | |
| 1940 | 478 | 53.7% | |
| 1950 | 386 | −19.2% | |
| 1960 | 340 | −11.9% | |
| 1970 | 386 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 466 | 20.7% | |
| 1990 | 296 | −36.5% | |
| 2000 | 431 | 45.6% | |
| 2010 | 500 | 16.0% | |
| 2020 | 432 | −13.6% | |
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Population Data from 2010 and 2020
Demographics is the study of populations, including things like age, gender, and race. Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Hampton based on the 2010 and 2020 censuses:
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 434 | 380 | 86.80% | 87.96% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 45 | 25 | 9.00% | 5.79% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.23% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 3 | 2 | 0.60% | 0.46% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 9 | 8 | 1.80% | 1.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9 | 16 | 1.80% | 3.70% |
| Total | 500 | 432 |
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 432 people living in Hampton. There were 220 households and 128 families.
In 2010, the 2010 United States census showed there were 500 people. There were 182 households and 118 families living in the city.
Education in Hampton
Students in Hampton attend schools that are part of the Bradford County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Hampton (Florida) para niños
