Hampshire County, Massachusetts Demographics 2026

Name: Hampshire County, Massachusetts Demographics
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Hampshire County, Massachusetts has a population of 162,028, the 10th most populous county in Massachusetts. The median household income is $87,001 and the median home value is $390,300. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

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

Hampshire County Quick Facts

Population 162,028

Median Household Income $87,001

Median Home Value $390,300

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment Rate 5.0%

Median Age 37.4 years

Homeownership Rate 67.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 51.6%

High School Graduation 95.4%

Cities/Places 7

Population 162,028 10th of 14

Median Income $87,001 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Hampshire 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	156,595	162,028	+3.5%
Median household income	$86,391	$87,001	+0.7%
Median home value	$363,400	$390,300	+7.4%

Median Household Income

Hampshire

$87,001

$103,960

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hampshire

$390,300

$562,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%

$25K-$50K 16.0%

$50K-$100K 25.2%

$100K+ 44.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

4.9%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

11.9%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

11.7%

$200K+

14.2%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

61.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.8%

Renter 32.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,388/mo 19.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.2%

18-34

33.5%

35-54

20.3%

55-74

24.4%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hampshire County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Amherst Town	38,182	$66,968	23.7%	$484,900
Northampton	30,962	$80,288	13.4%	$429,700
Ware	6,369	$45,158	14.1%	$253,400
Belchertown	2,355	$77,428	14.2%	$346,900
Hatfield	1,449	$110,972	6.1%	$459,900
Granby	1,152	$135,750	7.1%	$340,100
Huntington	892	$49,722	24.4%	$320,000

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Population Overview

Hampshire County is located in Massachusetts with a total population of 162,028. It is the 10th most populous county out of 14 in Massachusetts. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hampshire County is 37.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.0 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hampshire County is $87,001. This is 16% lower than the state median of $103,960. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $390,300. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $562,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hampshire County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

51.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher 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 95.4%. Notably, 27.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hampshire 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 Hampshire County, Massachusetts?

Hampshire County has a population of 162,028, making it the 10th most populous county in Massachusetts.

What is the median income in Hampshire County?

The median household income in Hampshire County is $87,001 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.

How many cities are in Hampshire County, Massachusetts?

Hampshire County contains 7 Census-designated places.