Demographics & People — Hampstead, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,129 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,700 |
| Median Age | 35.8 |
| Total Households | 3,075 |
| Family Households | 2,305 |
| Average Household Size | 2.97 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2382 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,488 |
| Black or African American | 201 |
| Asian | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 904 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,367 |
| Other groups | 1,335 |
| German | 1,200 |
| Irish | 1,166 |
| English | 1,104 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 476 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 442 |
| American | 375 |
| Scottish | 356 |
| Italian | 275 |
Language
| English Only | 7,816 |
| Spanish | 582 |
| Population 5+ | 8,485 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 662 |
| Population 18+ | 5,948 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hampstead, North Carolina.