Hampton Roads Locality Profiles: City of Hampton

Established, 1610

Political

City Council

• Mayor Molly Joseph Ward
• Vice Mayor George E. Wallace
• Mr.  Ross A. Kearney, II
• Ms. Angela Lee Leary
• Mr. Will J. Moffett
• Mr. Christopher G. Stuart
• Mr. Donnie R. Tuck

City Manager: Ms. Mary Bunting

Taxable Retail Sales (2009): $1.2 Billion
Fair Market Value of Real Estate (2008): $11.7 Billion

Demographic/Geographic

Population (2009): 144,749
Land Area (2009): 52 Square Miles
Population Density (2009): 2,783 persons Per Square Mile

Economic

Total Employment (2008): 81,410
Labor Force (2009): 69,807
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.7%
Per Capita Income (2008): $35,903
Total Personal Income (2008): $5.2 Billion

Source: Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study, December 2010

Official Website: www.hampton.gov.