Hampton, Minnesota facts for kids
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Hampton
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Location of the city of Hampton
within Dakota County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dakota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 744 |
| • Density | 604.39/sq mi (233.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55031
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-26864 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0644612 |
Hampton is a small city located in Dakota County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 744 people lived there.
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Hampton's History
The city of Hampton got its name from Hampton Township. A post office has been open in Hampton since 1856. This means people have been sending and receiving mail in Hampton for a very long time!
Geography of Hampton
Hampton is a small city when it comes to its size. It covers about 3.21 square kilometers (or 1.24 square miles) in total. Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Main Roads in Hampton
Several important roads pass through Hampton, making it easy to travel to and from the city. These include:
- U.S. Highway 52
- Minnesota State Highway 50
- Minnesota State Highway 56
- County Road 47
- County Road 78
Even though Hampton is inside Hampton Township, it is its own separate city.
Population and People of Hampton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 196 | — | |
| 1910 | 190 | −3.1% | |
| 1920 | 246 | 29.5% | |
| 1930 | 196 | −20.3% | |
| 1940 | 224 | 14.3% | |
| 1950 | 275 | 22.8% | |
| 1960 | 305 | 10.9% | |
| 1970 | 369 | 21.0% | |
| 1980 | 299 | −19.0% | |
| 1990 | 363 | 21.4% | |
| 2000 | 434 | 19.6% | |
| 2010 | 689 | 58.8% | |
| 2020 | 744 | 8.0% | |
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Hampton's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Hampton had 689 people living there. These people lived in 245 different homes, and 175 of these were families.
The population density was about 510 people for every square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain area. There were also 268 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Hampton in 2010 were White (95.6%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Hampton Households
Out of the 245 homes in Hampton in 2010:
- About 41.6% had children under 18 living there.
- 58.0% were married couples living together.
- 7.8% had a female head of the house without a husband.
- 5.7% had a male head of the house without a wife.
- 28.6% were not families.
The average number of people in a home was 2.81, and the average family had 3.27 people.
Age in Hampton
The average age of people in Hampton in 2010 was 30.6 years old.
- About 29.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 8.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 35.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 5.8% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Hampton than females in 2010, with 53.4% being male and 46.6% being female.
See also
In Spanish: Hampton (Minnesota) para niños
