Hampshire County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 162,028 | — | #427 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $87,001 | +15.8% | #372 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.4 years | -3.9% | #2,689 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $390,300 | +38.5% | #315 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,388 | +19.3% | #328 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.2% | #1,092 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hampshire County has a population of 162,028, making it the #427 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Hampshire County is $87,001, ranking #372 out of 3,222 counties — 15.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Hampshire County is $390,300 (+38.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,388/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.8%.
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98.3% of residents in Hampshire County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.1% above the national rate.
About Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Hampshire County, Massachusetts has a total population of 162,028, making it the 427th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hampshire County is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hampshire County is $87,001, which ranks #372 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Hampshire County is $390,300, 38.5% above the national median. Renters in Hampshire County pay a median gross rent of $1,388 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hampshire County, 51.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 98.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Hampshire County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.4%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.3%).
All data for Hampshire 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.