Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Located in Massachusetts, Hampshire County has a population of 162,028 residents and a median age of 37.4 years, making it the #427 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.3%. The median home value is $390,300, and the median household income is $87,001, which is 16% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Hampshire County, 51.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 53.1% above the national average, ranking #81 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Hampshire County is 80.2 years. 13.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 2.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
12.6% of adults in Hampshire County smoke , 27.7% are obese , and 22.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 27.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Hampshire County is 1.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 9.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 5.0 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
11.7% of children in Hampshire County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 1.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hampshire County is 67.4%. The mean commute time is 25.5 min, which is 7.7% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hampshire County voted Democratic with a margin of 41.9%. The vote was 69.5% Dem / 27.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.