Hampshire County, Massachusetts Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hampshire County is located in Massachusetts with a total population of 156,595. It is the 10th most populous county out of 14 in Massachusetts. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hampshire County is 38.7 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.0 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hampshire County is $86,391. This is 15% lower than the state median of $101,341. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $363,400. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $525,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hampshire County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.2%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

51.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 46.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%. Notably, 26.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.