Hampden County, Massachusetts
Located in Massachusetts, Hampden County has a population of 462,815 residents and a median age of 40.0 years, making it the #157 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.3%. The median home value is $298,800, and the median household income is $71,306, which is 5% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Hampden County, 29.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 13.0% below the national average, ranking #818 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Hampden County is 76.3 years. 20.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 3.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.3% of adults in Hampden County smoke , 35.9% are obese , and 20.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 52.0 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Hampden County is 5.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 9.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
26.4% of children in Hampden County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 15.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hampden County is 62.5%. The mean commute time is 25.1 min, which is 9.1% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hampden County voted Democratic with a margin of 8.9%. The vote was 53.4% Dem / 44.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 8.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.