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Hampton cityVirginia

Hampton is an independent city in Virginia, founded in 1610 and named after Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton.

  • Founded1610
  • Named forHenry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton
  • Land area51 sq mi + 85 sq mi water
  • Population137,148 2020 Census
  • Parcels mapped51,800 checked 15 October 2026
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Where it is

Hampton on the map of Virginia

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History

Founded in 1610

An old deed may name a county that no longer exists, or a boundary that has since moved.

Hampton separated from Elizabeth City in 1908 as an independent city of the second class. In 1952, Hampton consolidated with Elizabeth City and the town of Phoebus to form an independent city of the first class, and Elizabeth City County was eliminated.

Boundary changes from the Newberry Library, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

  1. 1908
    Independent city separated Hampton made an independent city, 2d class, from Elizabeth City (extinct).
    Elizabeth City separated
    · Dodson, Cities, "Hampton"
  2. 1952
    Eliminated The independent city of Hampton (2d class), Elizabeth City, and the town of Phoebus were consolidated to form the independent city of Hampton, 1st class; Elizabeth City County eliminated.
    into Elizabeth City
    · Va. Acts 1952, ext. sess., ch. 9/pp. 21-39

Land and parcels

What the maps cover in Hampton

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Official
from the office that keeps the record
Good enough
a reliable statewide or national copy
Fallback
a guide only; check the official record
Missing
nothing public found yet

People and land

Hampton by the Census

Population
137,148 2020 Census count
Housing units
62,444 2020 Census count
Land area
51 square miles
Water area
85 square miles · 62% of the county, including large bodies of water
People per sq mi
2,665 population ÷ land area

Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Census; US Census Bureau, 2020 Gazetteer Files. Not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Rules and offices

Hampton city's official site

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Questions

Common questions about Hampton city

When was Hampton city founded?
Hampton city was founded in 1610, and named after Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton.
Is there an online parcel map for Hampton city?
Yes. Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN), Virginia Department of Emergency Management publishes a parcel map of 51,800 parcels, rated good enough here. You can click any parcel on it in Parcel Chart's free map, no sign-in needed.
Has Hampton city's boundary or name changed?
Atlas of Historical County Boundaries records 2 changes for Hampton city. Since then the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries records 2 later changes, chiefly involving Elizabeth City.
Is my lot in a flood zone?
We do not have flood maps for Hampton city yet. Look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, which shows the effective flood map for any lot.

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