City of Hampton
Government AdministrationVirginia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The City of Hampton is a municipal government serving the coastal city of Hampton, Virginia, within the government administration sector. It serves a city of about 135,000 residents in a larger Southeastern Virginia metro area, supported by a sizable public workforce. The city provides outdoor recreation opportunities through waterfront access and parklands and hosts indoor cultural experiences via local restaurants, breweries, museums, and live-music venues. Hampton traces its history to the oldest continuous settlement in what was once British North America and has developed strengths in technology-focused industries, including sensors, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, unmanned flight, and cybersecurity, fostering local entrepreneurship. The city has earned national recognition as an All-America City three times and has received accolades from organizations such as ICMA, the Center for Digital Government, and the Government Finance Officers Association.