This was 10.5 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 135,169.
91.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hampton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 7,404 | 8.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 23,095 | 25.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,718 | 4.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 6,713 | 7.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 16,217 | 17.9 |
| Associate's degree | 9,295 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 14,559 | 16.1 |
| Master's degree | 7,554 | 8.3 |
| Professional school degree | 977 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,095 | 1.2 |
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