Hampden County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 462,815 | — | #157 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,306 | -5.1% | #1,101 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,118 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $298,800 | +6.0% | #635 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,136 | -2.3% | #647 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | +29.7% | #2,187 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hampden County has a population of 462,815, making it the #157 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hampden County is $71,306, ranking #1,101 out of 3,222 counties — 5.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.3% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Hampden County is $298,800 (+6.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,136/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.2%.
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97.0% of residents in Hampden County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.
About Hampden County, Massachusetts
Hampden County, Massachusetts has a total population of 462,815, making it the 157th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hampden County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hampden County is $71,306, which ranks #1,101 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Hampden County is $298,800, 6.0% above the national median. Renters in Hampden County pay a median gross rent of $1,136 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hampden County, 29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Hampden County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (27.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.6%).
All data for Hampden County, Massachusetts comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.