Hampton (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Hampton (city) is not a build-out site today. It feels the boom through the grid it shares, the utilities that serve it and the work nearby. Hampton (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Employers here counted 50,813 jobs in 2025, down 5.1% from 2019. Unemployment was 4.4% in August 2026, against 3.7% in 2019. 137,315 people live here, up 0.0% since 2020.
Cities and towns in Hampton (city)
Hampton (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Hampton (city)
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 137,279 | 137,315 | ● 0.0% | 15th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 53,534 | 50,813 | ▼ 5.1% | 103rd of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $49,369 | $65,520 | ▲ 32.7% | — |
| Data processing and hosting jobs (2019 → 2025) | 31 | 37 | ▲ 19.4% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.7% | 4.4% | ▲ 0.7pts | — |
Who powers Hampton (city)
No operating power plant is located in Hampton (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Hampton (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 50,813 | $65,520 | 1.00 |
| Data processing and hosting | 37 | $86,067 | 0.23 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Hampton (city)
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Hampton (city). Virginia has 13 local measures on record statewide.
Hampton (city) and its neighbors
None of the 3 counties bordering Hampton (city) has a data center, a power plant or planned generation on record.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton (city) | 137,315 | ▼ 5.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Newport News (city) | 183,230 | ▼ 1.8% | — | — | — | — |
| Poquoson (city) | 13,292 | ▲ 3.1% | — | — | — | — |
| York County | 71,374 | ▲ 5.1% | — | — | — | — |
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Hampton (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Hampton (city)?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Hampton (city).
What county is Hampton, VA in?
Hampton is in Hampton (city), Virginia. About 137,315 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Hampton (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 50,813 jobs in 2025 against 53,534 in 2019 (-5.1%, BLS QCEW).
Does Hampton (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Hampton (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.