2023 ACS Census Data · Population 462,853
Hampden County is a large county in Massachusetts with a population of 462,853. The median household income is $70,535, 8% above the national average. The poverty rate is 15.7%, median home value is $276,300, and 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
462,853
2023 estimate
Rank #155 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$70,535
Household
Rank #1015 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$276,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #612 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
28.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #785 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
26.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below Massachusetts avg·8% above national avg
Poverty Rate
63% below Massachusetts avg·5% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% below Massachusetts avg·5% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,810
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
53% below Massachusetts avg·32% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
29% below Massachusetts avg·19% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% below Massachusetts avg·15% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% above Massachusetts avg·49% below national avg
Housing Units
197,210
Households
184,217
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,904
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
36% below Massachusetts avg·20% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below Massachusetts avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.7%
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