Hampden County, Massachusetts Demographics 2026

Name: Hampden County, Massachusetts Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Hampden County, Massachusetts has a population of 462,815, the 8th most populous county in Massachusetts. The median household income is $71,306 and the median home value is $298,800. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Hampden County Quick Facts

Population 462,815

Median Household Income $71,306

Median Home Value $298,800

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment Rate 6.0%

Median Age 40.0 years

Homeownership Rate 62.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.3%

High School Graduation 87.2%

Cities/Places 14

Population 462,815 8th of 14

Median Income $71,306 31% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment 6.0%

How Hampden County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	462,853	462,815	-0.0%
Median household income	$70,535	$71,306	+1.1%
Median home value	$276,300	$298,800	+8.1%

Median Household Income

Hampden

$71,306

$103,960

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hampden

$298,800

$562,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.7%

$25K-$50K 17.4%

$50K-$100K 27.5%

$100K+ 35.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

6.0%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

10.1%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

60.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.2%

Renter 37.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,136/mo 19.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

23.0%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

24.3%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hampden County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Springfield	154,749	$52,656	25.8%	$245,000
Chicopee	55,295	$62,615	17.3%	$274,500
Westfield	40,378	$87,753	10.7%	$325,100
Holyoke	37,813	$53,605	27.0%	$274,100
West Springfield Town	28,772	$69,371	11.9%	$321,500
Agawam Town	28,539	$85,421	6.7%	$311,600
Longmeadow	15,696	$149,601	4.1%	$454,100
Palmer Town	12,381	$78,480	8.3%	$271,400
Wilbraham	3,679	$92,188	10.4%	$400,300
Monson Center	1,613	$64,563	14.4%	$289,200
Holland	1,301	$86,615	5.7%	$325,200
Chester	681	$77,143	2.2%	$257,400
Russell	487	$106,806	7.0%	$302,800
Blandford	433	$92,174	0.9%	$227,900

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Population Overview

Hampden County is located in Massachusetts with a total population of 462,815. It is the 8th most populous county out of 14 in Massachusetts. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hampden County is 40.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hampden County is $71,306. This is 31% lower than the state median of $103,960. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $298,800. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $562,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hampden County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (27.1% vs 13.3%). The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 47.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hampden County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Massachusetts and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hampden County, Massachusetts?

Hampden County has a population of 462,815, making it the 8th most populous county in Massachusetts.

What is the median income in Hampden County?

The median household income in Hampden County is $71,306 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.

How many cities are in Hampden County, Massachusetts?

Hampden County contains 14 Census-designated places.