Hampton, New Jersey facts for kids
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Hampton, New Jersey
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Entering Hampton along Main Street
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Location of Hampton in Hunterdon County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Hunterdon County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Hampton, New Jersey
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 Hampton, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Hampton, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Hampton, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Hunterdon | |
| Incorporated | February 20, 1895 as Junction Borough | |
| Renamed | February 11, 1909 as Hampton Borough | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.90 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.79% | |
| Area rank | 450th of 565 in state 17th of 26 in county |
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| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,438 | |
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1,443 | |
| • Rank | 514th of 565 in state 21st of 26 in county |
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| • Density | 955.5/sq mi (368.9/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 389th of 565 in state 10th of 26 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08827
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| Area code(s) | 908 | |
| FIPS code | 3401929460 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885243 | |
Hampton is a small town, called a borough, located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 1,438 people lived here. This was a small increase from 2010.
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History of Hampton Borough
What we know today as Hampton started as Junction Borough. It became an official town on February 20, 1895. This happened after people voted for it. The town was formed from parts of Lebanon Township and Bethlehem Township.
The name of the town was changed to Hampton on February 11, 1909. Later, in 1931, Hampton added more land from Glen Gardner and Bethlehem Township.
Hampton was first settled around 1800. It is located near the Musconetcong River. By 1880, the town had a store, a hotel, and several shops. There was also a school and about 25 homes. Hampton used to be called "Junction" because two major train lines, the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, crossed paths here.
Geography and Location
Hampton is a small area, covering about 1.52 square miles (3.93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part is water, like small streams or ponds.
A small area within Hampton is known as Hampton Junction. This is a community that is part of the borough.
Hampton shares its borders with several other towns. These include Bethlehem Township, Glen Gardner Borough, and Lebanon Township. All these are in Hunterdon County. Hampton also borders Washington Township in Warren County.
Population of Hampton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 998 | — | |
| 1910 | 914 | −8.4% | |
| 1920 | 916 | 0.2% | |
| 1930 | 861 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 864 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 975 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,135 | 16.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,386 | 22.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,614 | 16.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,515 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,546 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,401 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,438 | 2.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,443 | 3.0% | |
| Population sources: 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, the town had 1,401 people living in 570 households. The average household had about 2 to 3 people. About 29% of households had children under 18. The median age in Hampton was about 41.6 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 41.6.
Public Services in Hampton
Hampton has important services to keep its residents safe. These include a fire department and emergency medical services.
Hampton Fire Department
The Hampton Fire Company is a group of volunteer firefighters. They started in 1899 as the Junction Fire Company. This was after the town got a water system with fire hydrants. The name changed a few times, finally becoming the Hampton Fire Company.
In 1951, the fire company helped build the current Borough Hall/Fire House. The fire company uses the lower floor, and the town offices are upstairs. The fire company has several fire engines and a command vehicle. They also have a Junior Firefighter program for young people aged 14 and older.
Hampton Emergency Squad
The Hampton Emergency Squad started in 1955. It was first part of the Fire Company. They became their own independent group in 1976. The squad provides ambulance and rescue services. They purchased their first ambulance with help from the Fire Company.
Over the years, the squad has updated its vehicles and expanded its building. In 2022, the Hampton Emergency Squad joined with South Branch Emergency Services.
Education in Hampton
Students in Hampton attend schools in different districts depending on their age.
Elementary School
The Hampton School District serves younger students. Children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade go to Hampton Public School. In the 2022–23 school year, there were 112 students and about 15 teachers. This means there was about one teacher for every 7 or 8 students.
Middle School
Starting in the 2018–19 school year, middle school students go to the Lebanon Township Schools. Students in grades 6 through 8 attend Woodglen School. This is part of a special agreement between the school districts.
High School
For high school, students from Hampton attend Voorhees High School. This school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade. Voorhees High School is located in Glen Gardner. It also serves students from several other nearby towns.
There is also an option for students to attend the Hunterdon County Vocational School District. This district offers special programs for career and technical education. Students can learn skills for different jobs. These programs are available to eighth-grade students from all over Hunterdon County.
Transportation in Hampton
As of 2010, Hampton had about 8.80 miles of roads. Most of these roads are taken care of by the town itself. Some roads are maintained by Hunterdon County, and a few by the state of New Jersey.
New Jersey Route 31 is the main highway that goes through Hampton.
Notable People from Hampton
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Hampton. Here are a few:
- Daryl Cobb (born 1961), a writer of children's books.
- Stephen Dilts, who used to be the mayor of Hampton and later a commissioner for New Jersey's transportation department.
- Frank L. Howley (1903–1993), a United States Army Brigadier General.
- Sidney Rivera (born 1993), a professional soccer player.
- Matt Walton (born 1973), an actor who has appeared on stage, in movies, and on TV.
- Glenway Wescott (1901–1987), a novelist.
- Bernie Worrell (1944–2016), a talented keyboard player for the band Parliament-Funkadelic.
See also
In Spanish: Hampton (Nueva Jersey) para niños
