Virginia

Hampton

133,793
1990 population
1790
first census record
21
census records

About Hampton

Hampton, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 3,450. At the most recent census, in 1990, its population stood at 133,793.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 1990.

On the ground today, 82 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
1990133,793
1980122,617
1970120,779
196089,258
195060,994
194038,181
193026,217
192025,249
191021,225
190019,460
189016,168
188010,689
18708,303
18605,798
18504,586
18403,706
18305,053
18203,789
18103,608
18002,778
17903,450
Source

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

Historic places in Hampton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hampton, Virginia.

Victoria Boulevard Historic District
Hampton (Independent City)
Old Wythe Historic District
Hampton (Independent City)
Old Point Comfort Lighthouse
Hampton (Independent City)
Hampton City Hall
Hampton (Independent City)
Fort Monroe (Boundary Increase & Additional Documentation)
Fort Monroe
Fort Wool
Hampton (Independent City)
Thimble Shoal Light Station
Hampton City (Independent City)
Aberdeen Gardens
Hampton (Independent City)
St. John's Church
Hampton (Independent City)
Scott House
Hampton (Independent City)
Fort Monroe
Hampton (Independent City)
Lunar Landing Research Facility
Hampton (Independent City)
Herbert House
Hampton (Independent City)
NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) Historic District
Hampton (Independent City)
Chesterville Site (Additional Documentation)
Hampton (Independent City)
Trusty, William H., House
Hampton (Independent City)
Phoebus Historic District
Hampton (Independent City)
Chamberlin Hotel
Hampton (Independent City)
Quarters 17
Fort Monroe
Quarters 1
Fort Monroe
Hampton Downtown Historic District
Hampton
Hampton National Guard Armory
Hampton
Clark, Reuben, House
Hampton (Independent City)
Full Scale Tunnel
Hampton (Independent City)
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Frequently asked about Hampton

When does Hampton first appear in the US census?
Hampton, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 3,450.
What is the population of Hampton?
At the most recent federal census (1990), Hampton had a recorded population of 133,793.
How many historic places are in Hampton?
82 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hampton, Virginia.
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