Hampton, Nebraska facts for kids
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Hampton, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Hampton: 3rd Street
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Location of Hampton, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 432 |
| • Density | 1,248.55/sq mi (482.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68843
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-20785 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398236 |
Hampton is a small village located in Hamilton County, which is part of the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. According to the 2020 census, about 432 people live in Hampton.
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History of Hampton
Hampton was started in 1879 by a person named Joshua Cox. He worked to get a railroad built through the town. This was important for travel and trade.
Joshua Cox and his brother James Cox made history in 1891. On June 19, they were the first people to ship cattle from the United States all the way to Liverpool, England. This was a big deal for farming and trade at the time.
Geography of Hampton
Hampton is a small village. It covers a total area of about 0.35 square miles (0.90 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Hampton
This section shares information about the people who live in Hampton. It uses facts from different times to show how the population has changed.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 430 | — | |
| 1900 | 367 | −14.7% | |
| 1910 | 383 | 4.4% | |
| 1920 | 457 | 19.3% | |
| 1930 | 369 | −19.3% | |
| 1940 | 310 | −16.0% | |
| 1950 | 289 | −6.8% | |
| 1960 | 331 | 14.5% | |
| 1970 | 387 | 16.9% | |
| 1980 | 419 | 8.3% | |
| 1990 | 432 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 439 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 423 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 432 | 2.1% | |
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Hampton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 423 people living in Hampton. These people lived in 176 different homes, and 130 of those were families.
The village had about 1,208 people per square mile. This number tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 190 housing units, which means places where people can live.
Most of the people in Hampton were White (97.4%). A small number were Asian (0.9%), and 1.7% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Hampton Households and Families
Out of the 176 homes in Hampton, about 26.7% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (63.6%) were married couples living together. A smaller number were single-parent homes. About 26.1% of homes were not families, meaning individuals living alone or roommates.
The average number of people living in one home was 2.40. For families, the average size was 2.82 people.
Age and Gender in Hampton
The average age of people in Hampton in 2010 was 45.5 years old.
- About 22.7% of residents were younger than 18.
- About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 19.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.2% were 65 years old or older.
When looking at gender, 50.6% of the people in Hampton were male, and 49.4% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Hampton (Nebraska) para niños
