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Hampton, TN
Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee.
Population
1,883
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
432
ZIP codes
0
Hampton and its ZIP codes
Hampton at a glance
- Hampton is about 2.5 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,028, 44% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,200 (66% below Tennessee) and median rent is $676 a month.
Local data for Hampton, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hampton, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,028
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$98,200
Median rent
$676/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (117), Irish Americans (73), Scottish Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carter County. PPP loans are for Hampton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,412
12,639 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,463
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$406M
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
How people get to work
Hampton, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled18.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hampton, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
361
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hampton, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Hampton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Valley ForgeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.2 |
| ElizabethtonCity | 5.7 mi | 9.6 |
| BiltmoreCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.6 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Pine CrestCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.9 |
| HunterCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Roan MountainCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 6.6 |
| WataugaCity | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| ButlerCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| UnicoiTown | 9.8 mi | 16.2 |
| Johnson CityCity | 12 mi | 43.8 |
| Bluff CityCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Elk Park, NCTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| ErwinTown | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| EmbreevilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| JonesboroughTown | 17 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hampton, TN in?
- Hampton is in Carter County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Hampton, TN?
- About 1,883 people live in Hampton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hampton?
- Nearby places include Valley Forge (2.3 mi), Elizabethton (5.7 mi), Biltmore (6.9 mi), Central (7.5 mi), Pine Crest (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023