Hampton township, New Jersey
Hampton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hampton township is a geographic entity located in Sussex County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,989. The land area covers 24.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,989 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.5 yrs | ±4.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,059 | ±106 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,168 | ±111 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,059 | ±106 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 109 | ±79 |
| Median Home Value | $336,700 | ±$37,149 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,680 | ±$172 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $109,676 | ±$9,096 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,348 | ±$4,389 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 304 | ±152 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,237 | ±175 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.5% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,938 (2024)
ID: 170347
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR
1 RUMSEY WAY, NEWTON NJ 07860-7059
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GUS Population: 147,444 (2024)
ID: 109049
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1 SPRING ST, NEWTON NJ 07860-2091
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DOVER, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Oak Ridge, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | ROCKAWAY, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Rockaway, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Wharton, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | ALLAMUCHY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | SPARTA, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LK SHAWNEE JEFFERSON TWSP, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | DOVER, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BLAIRSTOWN, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sussex County Community College
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College | 2.3 mi away | One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ, 07860 |
9733002100
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SUSSEX COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 125 MORRIS TURNPIKE, NEWTON, NJ, 07860 |
(973) 948-3660
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Centenary University
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College | 17.0 mi away | 400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840 |
9088521400
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DENNIS MEMORIAL BRANCH
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 101 MAIN STREET, NEWTON, NJ, 07860 |
(973) 383-4810
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Cutting Edge Academy
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College Vocational | 17.2 mi away | 45 Sunset Strip and Route 10 East, Succasunna, NJ, 07876-1311 |
8622517290
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SPARTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 22 WOODPORT ROAD, SPARTA, NJ, 07871 |
(201) 729-3101
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County College of Morris
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College | 19.4 mi away | 214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ, 07869-2086 |
9733285000
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FRANKLIN BRANCH
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 103 MAIN STREET, FRANKLIN, NJ, 07416 |
(973) 827-6555
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Assumption College for Sisters
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College | 20.2 mi away | 200 A Morris Avenue, Denville, NJ, 07834 |
9739570188101
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SUSSEX-WANTAGE BRANCH
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 69 ROUTE 639, SUSSEX, NJ, 07461 |
(973) 875-3940
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ANDOVER AEROFLEX AP, NJ US, located 6.4 miles from Hampton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.9° | 18.9° | 27.4° | 3.27" | — |
| February | 39.2° | 19.6° | 29.4° | 2.83" | — |
| March | 47.8° | 27.9° | 37.8° | 4.07" | — |
| April | 60.8° | 38.2° | 49.5° | 3.78" | — |
| May | 71.0° | 48.0° | 59.5° | 3.83" | — |
| June | 79.1° | 57.1° | 68.1° | 4.54" | — |
| July | 83.6° | 61.8° | 72.7° | 5.06" | — |
| August | 81.5° | 60.1° | 70.8° | 4.85" | — |
| September | 74.4° | 52.4° | 63.4° | 4.32" | — |
| October | 62.9° | 41.7° | 52.3° | 4.64" | — |
| November | 51.6° | 32.4° | 42.0° | 3.43" | — |
| December | 40.8° | 24.8° | 32.8° | 4.18" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandon Lakes CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Newton town | Town | 3.4 mi | — |
| Branchville borough | Borough | 4.4 mi | — |
| Ross Corner CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Andover borough | Borough | 7.7 mi | — |
| Lake Mohawk CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3403729490. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.