Hampton, Iowa

Hampton is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,461 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Franklin County.[4]

Hampton in 1907
Hampton, Iowa
City
Location of Hampton, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°44′35″N 93°12′28″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyFranklin
Area
 • Total4.43 sq mi (11.49 km2)
 • Land4.43 sq mi (11.49 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,145 ft (349 m)
Population
 • Total4,461
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
4,205
 • Density948.14/sq mi (366.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50441
Area code(s)641
FIPS code19-33960
GNIS feature ID0457225

Geography

Hampton's longitude and latitude coordinates
in decimal form are 42.743164, -93.207872.[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.43 square miles (11.47 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics
Hampton historical population
YearPop.±%
1870588—    
18801,598+171.8%
18902,067+29.3%
19002,727+31.9%
19102,617−4.0%
19202,992+14.3%
19303,473+16.1%
19404,006+15.3%
19504,432+10.6%
19604,501+1.6%
19704,376−2.8%
19804,630+5.8%
19904,133−10.7%
20004,218+2.1%
20104,461+5.8%
20194,205−5.7%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 4,461,123 people, 17,242 households, and 1,125,213 families living in the city. The population density was 1,007.0 inhabitants per square mile (388.8/km2). There were 1,971 housing units at an average density of 444.9 per square mile (171.8/km2). The racial makup of the city was 89.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 7.2% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.5%.[2]

Of the 1,752 households 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 30.7% of households were one person and 15.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age was 38.9 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 4,218 people, 1,766 households, and 1,110 families living in the city. The population density was 986.4 people per square mile (380.5/km2). There were 1,928 housing units at an average density of 450.9 per square mile (173.9/km2). The racial makup of the city was 90.90% White, 0.14% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 7.68% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.98%.[8]

Of the 1,766 households 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 32.4% of households were one person and 18.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89.

Age spread: 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median household income was $33,005 and the median family income was $45,391. Males had a median income of $29,706 versus $20,909 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,907. About 7.0% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

In 2007, the 200 MW Buffalo Creek Wind Farm was developed by Wind Capital Group and later sold to Alliant Energy later the same year.[9] Hampton was at one time home of Winnebago Industries Fiberglass division until the plant was moved to Forest City, Iowa in 2008.

Education

Hampton-Dumont Community School District operates the area public schools.[10] It was established on July 1, 1995 by the merger of the Dumont and Hampton school districts.[11]

Arts and culture

The Franklin Country Fair is held in Hampton. In past years the star attractions have been Luke Bryan, Trace Adkins, Rascal Flatts, David Nail, The Marshall Tucker Band and Lonestar. At the 2011 fair the acts were Lincoln Brewster, Kellie Pickler, and Charlie Daniels Band.[12]

Parks and recreation

Beeds Lake State Park is located a few miles northwest of the city.

Transportation

The city is intersected by two major highways: U.S. Route 65 and Iowa Highway 3. Interstate 35 is nine miles west of town. There is also an airport, Hampton Municipal, located on the city's southwest side.

Notable people
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See also

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. Sale of Buffalo Creek Wind Farm - alternative-energy-news.info - December 12th, 2007
  10. "Hampton-Dumont." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on September 15, 2018.
  11. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
  12. "Entertainment for the 2011 Fair". Franklin County Fair. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
  13. "Jack Bailey". IMDb. Retrieved 2010-12-26.
  14. "LATHAM, Thomas". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  15. "William Daniel Leahy". Arlington National Cemetery Website. Retrieved 2010-12-26.
  16. 'Last rites yesterday for local mayor, A. E. Rankin,' The Hampton Times (Iowa), December 11, 1962, pg. 1
  17. "ROBINSON, Thomas John Bright". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2010-12-26.
  18. 'Illinois Blue Book 1987-1988,' Biographical Sketch of Kent Slater, pg. 111


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