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Hampden

Maine · 5,161 residents · 10.962 sq mi
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Hampden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,228. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 50% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,161
+25%since 2000
from 4,126 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
471 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+5%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hampden
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,228
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,153
+113%since 2000
from $24,976 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+13%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,133
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(4,028)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(155)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(4,371)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(103)
Asian0.7%(35)
Other12.6%(652)
Diversity Score33.3%(1,718)
Diversity Score
33
+787%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampden, Maine?

Hampden, Maine has about 5,161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampden, Maine?

The typical household in Hampden, Maine earns about $112,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampden, Maine expensive?

In Hampden, Maine, the median home is worth about $285,900, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.

How educated are people in Hampden, Maine?

About 47.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hampden, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampden, Maine?

About 7.7% of people in Hampden, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampden, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampden, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,266 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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