Hampton, Illinois facts for kids
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Hampton
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
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Location of Hampton in Rock Island County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Rock Island |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.49 sq mi (3.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,779 |
| • Density | 1,217.66/sq mi (470.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61256
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-32564 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Hampton, Illinois |
Hampton is a small village located in Rock Island County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,779 people lived there. This was a slight decrease from the 1,863 people counted in the 2010 census.
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A Look Back: Hampton's History
Long ago, the land where Hampton now stands was home to the Sauk and Meskwaki Native American tribes. You can still find ancient Native American mounds from the Woodland era within the village and nearby Illiniwek Forest Preserve.
In 1834, the area was first planned as a town called "Milan." This is not the same Milan that is 13 miles south in Illinois. The first "paper town" didn't sell well because the riverfront was very swampy. It was also right next to the northern end of the Rock Island Rapids. However, settlers drained the swamps by the late 1800s. The village was officially founded by 1900 and named Hampton.
One important historical building is Black's Store. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This store was the very first general store to open in Northwest Illinois.
Where is Hampton?
Hampton is located at coordinates 41°33′27″N 90°24′29″W / 41.55750°N 90.40806°W.
According to the 2010 census, Hampton covers a total area of about 1.65 square miles (4.27 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Hampton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 576 | — | |
| 1890 | 341 | −40.8% | |
| 1900 | 374 | 9.7% | |
| 1910 | 348 | −7.0% | |
| 1920 | 460 | 32.2% | |
| 1930 | 485 | 5.4% | |
| 1940 | 532 | 9.7% | |
| 1950 | 706 | 32.7% | |
| 1960 | 742 | 5.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,612 | 117.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,873 | 16.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,601 | −14.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,626 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,863 | 14.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,779 | −4.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,626 people living in Hampton. These people made up 631 households and 480 families. The village had about 1,029 people per square mile.
Most people in Hampton were White (95.57%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 4.92% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.56 people.
The median age in the village was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older. About 23.1% of the population was under 18.
Getting Around Hampton
Quad Cities MetroLINK offers bus service in Hampton. Route 10 connects Hampton to other places across the Quad Cities area.
See also
In Spanish: Hampton (Illinois) para niños
