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Population Growth Statistics

This is the most recent population information for Hampton. These figures are for the 2000 - 2010 time period.

Area 2000 Population 2010 Population 2000 - 2010 % Change
Hampton 146,437 149,599 2.16%
Virginia 7,078,501 7,892,884 11.51%
United States 281,421,906 308,935,581 10.01%

Source: US Census Bureau Estimates

Labor force, Employment and Unemployment Statistics

This is the labor force, employment and unemployment information for Hampton. These figures are for the April, 2009 time period. These figures are not seasonally adjusted.

Area Civilian Labor Force Number Employed Number Unemployed Unemployment Rate Preliminary Data
Hampton 70,087 64,983 5,104 7.3% No
Virginia 4,154,451 3,879,460 274,991 6.6% No
United States 153,834,000 140,081,000 13,248,000 8.6% No

Source: LAUS Unit and Bureau of Labor Statistics

Average Weekly Wage Statistics

This is the list of average weekly wage information for Hampton. These figures are for the 4th Quarter 2006.

Area Average Weekly Wage
Hampton $711
Virginia $862
United States $838

Source: Labor Market Statistics, Covered Employment and Wages Program

Industry Distribution for Hampton city

This is the list of major industries in Hampton. These industry figures are for the 2nd Quarter 2006 time period.

Source: Labor Market Statistics, Covered Employment and Wages Program

Occupation Distribution for Virginia (No data available for Hampton)

This is a list of occupations groups in Virginia (No data available for Hampton). These employment figures are for the 2002 - 2012 time frame.

Source: Projections Team / Micro Matrix System

Hampton Economic Development
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Hampton, VA 23669
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