Hampden County Summary

Life in Hampden County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hampden County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hampden County:

  • The population in Hampden County is 464,575.

  • The median home value in Hampden County is $307,363.

  • The median income in Hampden County is $66,619.

  • The median rent in Hampden County is $1,051.

  • The unemployment rate in Hampden County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Hampden County is 15.8%.

  • The average high in Hampden County is 64.4° and there are 99.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hampden County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hampden County

Springfield, MA Population 155,305

Chicopee, MA Population 55,441

Westfield, MA Population 40,794

Holyoke, MA Population 38,210

West Springfield Town, MA Population 28,755

Agawam Town, MA Population 28,606

Longmeadow, MA Population 15,789

Palmer Town, MA Population 12,422

Wilbraham, MA Population 3,839

Monson Center, MA Population 1,673

Holland, MA Population 1,452

Chester, MA Population 795

Russell, MA Population 573

Blandford, MA Population 349

Map Of Hampden County

Hampden County, MA Weather

  • The average high in Hampden County is 64.4°.

  • There are 78.56 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 99.5 inches of rain each year with 15.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:46 hours of sun each day in Hampden County.

StatHampden County
Mean High64.4
Nice Days78.56
Rainfall99.5
Snowfall15.8
Sunny_hours4:46
64.4°
Average High
99.5
Inches of Rain

Hampden County Photos

Old Chs
Source: Wikipedia User Jerry Rodgers | CC BY-SA 3.0
Westover Air Reserve Base Tower
Source: Wikipedia User Alex McLeod | CC BY-SA 2.0
Chicopee Wwii Memorial
Source: Wikipedia User Jerry Rodgers | CC BY-SA 3.0
Szot Park Tank
Source: Wikipedia User Jerry Rodgers | CC BY-SA 3.0
City Hallc Chicopee Ma
Source: Wikipedia User John Phelan | CC BY 3.0
Chicopeema Edwardbellamyhouse
Source: Wikipedia User User:Magicpiano | GFDL

Hampden County Demographics

Population over time in Hampden County

The current population in Hampden County is 464,575. The population has decreased -0.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 466,265 -0.1%
2021 466,647 -0.3%
2020 467,871 -

Gender in Hampden County

  • Hampden County is 51.3% female with 238,373 female residents.

  • Hampden County is 48.7% male with 226,201 male residents.

Female
51.3% (238,373)
Male
48.7% (226,201)
Gender Hampden County MA USA
Female 51.3% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hampden County

Hampden County is:

  • 60.4% White with 280,568 White residents.

  • 7.5% African American with 35,003 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 387 American Indian residents.

  • 2.5% Asian with 11,595 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 1,123 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 11,340 Two Or More residents.

  • 26.8% Hispanic with 124,544 Hispanic residents.

White
60.4% (280,568)
African American
7.5% (35,003)
American Indian
0.1% (387)
Asian
2.5% (11,595)
Hawaiian
0.0% (15)
Other
0.2% (1,123)
Two Or More
2.4% (11,340)
Hispanic
26.8% (124,544)

Table: Hampden County By Race

Race Hampden County MA USA
White 60.4% 68.9% 58.9%
African American 7.5% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.5% 6.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 1.0% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 26.8% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Hampden County, Massachusetts

  • 5.9% of households in Hampden County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.3% of households in Hampden County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Hampden County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Hampden County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Hampden County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Hampden County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Hampden County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Hampden County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Hampden County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Hampden County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (27,606)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.3% (29,293)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.2% (38,061)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.0% (37,167)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.8% (50,270)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.6% (72,417)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (57,333)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.1% (74,818)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.0% (37,134)
$200,000 or more
8.7% (40,471)
Income Hampden County MA USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.3% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.2% 5.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% 5.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.8% 7.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.6% 12.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 11.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.1% 17.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% 11.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.7% 19.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hampden County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Hampden County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Hampden County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Hampden County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Hampden County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Hampden County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Hampden County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Hampden County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hampden County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hampden County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (23,228)
9-12th Grade
8% (37,166)
High School / GED
30% (139,372)
Some College
18% (83,623)
Associate's Degree
10% (46,457)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (78,977)
Master's Degree
9% (41,811)
Professional Degree
2% (9,291)
Doctorate Degree
1% (4,645)
Education Hampden County MA USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 6%
High School / GED 30% 23% 26%
Some College 18% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 15% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 3% 2%

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