Alaska

Wade Hampton

7,459
2010 population
2000
first census record
2
census records

About Wade Hampton

Wade Hampton, Alaska, first appears in the United States federal census in 2000, when it recorded a population of 7,028. At the most recent census, in 2010, its population stood at 7,459.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2010.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Thule-Dorset Conflict Alaska.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20107,459
20007,028
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Wade Hampton

Military engagements that took place in Wade Hampton, Alaska.

Thule-Dorset Conflict Alaska
1000

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Frequently asked about Wade Hampton

When does Wade Hampton first appear in the US census?
Wade Hampton, Alaska first appears in the federal census in 2000, with a recorded population of 7,028.
What is the population of Wade Hampton?
At the most recent federal census (2010), Wade Hampton had a recorded population of 7,459.
Were any battles fought in Wade Hampton?
1 documented military engagement took place in Wade Hampton, including Thule-Dorset Conflict Alaska.
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