Hampton, Georgia facts for kids
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Hampton, Georgia
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Location in Henry County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Named for | Wade Hampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.50 sq mi (22.02 km2) |
| • Land | 8.45 sq mi (21.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,368 |
| • Density | 990.88/sq mi (382.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
30228
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| Area code(s) | 770/678/470 |
| FIPS code | 13-36276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0315076 |
Hampton is a city located in the southwestern part of Henry County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 8,368 people lived there. It's a suburb found southeast of the big city of Atlanta.
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A Look Back: Hampton's History
Hampton wasn't always called Hampton! It was once known as "Bear Creek" or "Bear Creek Station." This name came from a creek that flows through the area.
In 1873, the town was moved and rebuilt about one mile to the east. This happened when the Central Railroad of Georgia was constructed. The town was then renamed Hampton. It was named after Brigadier General Wade Hampton, an American soldier. He fought in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
Fun Places to Visit in Hampton
Hampton is home to some exciting spots!
Atlanta Motor Speedway
The Atlanta Motor Speedway is a famous place for car races. It's located about 3 miles west of Hampton. Next to it, you'll find the Atlanta Speedway Airport.
Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center
Hampton also has the Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center. This is a very important facility for air travel. It helps manage the airspace over Atlanta and other parts of the southeastern U.S. It's run by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Hampton's Location and Land
Hampton is located in the southwestern part of Henry County. Its exact coordinates are 33°22′53″N 84°17′22″W.
Roads and Highways
- U.S. Route 19/41 is a major four-lane highway. It runs through the western side of Hampton.
- This highway goes north about 28 miles to downtown Atlanta.
- It also goes south about 11 miles to Griffin.
- Georgia State Route 20 runs east from US 19/41. It goes through the southern part of Hampton.
- This route leads about 7 miles to Interstate 75 and 10 miles to McDonough.
Land and Water
The United States Census Bureau says Hampton covers a total area of about 14.7 square kilometers (5.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 14.5 square kilometers (5.6 square miles). A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water. This means about 0.86% of Hampton is water.
Main Roads in Hampton
U.S. Route 19
U.S. Route 41
State Route 3
State Route 20
State Route 81
Who Lives in Hampton?
The population of Hampton has changed a lot over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 621 | — | |
| 1890 | 422 | −32.0% | |
| 1900 | 468 | 10.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,093 | 133.5% | |
| 1920 | 927 | −15.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,002 | 8.1% | |
| 1940 | 619 | −38.2% | |
| 1950 | 864 | 39.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,253 | 45.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,551 | 23.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,059 | 32.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,694 | 30.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,857 | 43.2% | |
| 2010 | 6,987 | 81.2% | |
| 2020 | 8,368 | 19.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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Population Makeup in 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Hampton as of the 2020 census.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,935 | 35.07% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4,198 | 50.17% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 130 | 1.55% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 405 | 4.84% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 685 | 8.19% |
In 2020, there were 8,368 people living in Hampton. These people made up 2,434 households, and 1,857 of these were families.
Schools in Hampton
Hampton has several public schools for students of all ages.
Elementary Schools
- Hampton Elementary School
- Mt. Carmel Elementary School
- Rocky Creek Elementary School
Middle Schools
- Hampton Middle School
High Schools
- Hampton High School
- Dutchtown High School
See also
In Spanish: Hampton (Georgia) para niños
