Hampshire County, Massachusetts

MA · FIPS 25015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 162,028 #427 / 3,222
87th
Median Household Income $87,001 +15.8% #372 / 3,222
88th
Median Age 37.4 years -3.9% #2,689 / 3,222
17th
Median Home Value $390,300 +38.5% #315 / 3,222
90th
Median Gross Rent $1,388 +19.3% #328 / 3,222
90th
Poverty Rate 11.3% -10.2% #1,092 / 3,222
66th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.6%
Native Born
8.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$87,001 +15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #372 of 3,222
88th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,568 +10.4% vs nat'l
Rank #380 of 3,222
88th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.3% −10.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,092 of 3,222
66th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.0% −5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,007 of 3,222
38th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
51.6% +53.1% vs nat'l
Rank #81 of 3,222
98th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.5 min −7.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,834 of 3,222
43th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$390,300 +38.5% vs nat'l
Rank #315 of 3,222
90th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,388 +19.3% vs nat'l
Rank #328 of 3,222
90th percentile
Homeownership Rate
67.8% +5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,510 of 3,222
22th percentile
67.8% Homeownership

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Health

98.3% of residents in Hampshire County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.1% above the national rate.

98.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
98.3% +7.1% vs nat'l
Rank #7 of 3,222
100th percentile

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.