2023 ACS Census Data · Population 156,595
Hampshire County is a mid-sized county in Massachusetts with a population of 156,595. The median household income is $86,391, 33% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.9%, median home value is $363,400, and 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 112% above the national average.
Population
156,595
2023 estimate
Rank #441 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$86,391
Household
Rank #324 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$363,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #305 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
51.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #76 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.
53.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
12.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% below Massachusetts avg·33% above national avg
Poverty Rate
13% below Massachusetts avg·27% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% below Massachusetts avg·7% 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 →
$45,006
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
38% below Massachusetts avg·74% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
14% below Massachusetts avg·43% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above Massachusetts avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% above Massachusetts avg·35% below national avg
Housing Units
66,490
Households
61,770
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,196
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
13% above Massachusetts avg·112% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Massachusetts avg·8% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
2.3%
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