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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hampden

Maine · 4,126 residents · 10.962 sq mi
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Hampden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,333. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $103,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,126
+6%since 1990
from 3,895 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.0
+10%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hampden
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.6%(230)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.1%(292)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.1%(374)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.8%(320)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.9%(159)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(445)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.1%(747)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5416.7%(691)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.8%(365)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.3%(300)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.6%(149)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.3%(54)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,333
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,886 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,976
+63%since 1990
from $15,319 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $453 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
26.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(3,895)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(4,028)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0.6%(25)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(103)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(20)
Japanese0.3%(15)
Ancestry
Irish26%(1,343)
English24%(1,239)
German13.8%(711)
French10.8%(556)
Italian7.9%(409)
Scottish4.5%(233)
Polish2.3%(118)
Russian2.2%(113)
American2.1%(106)
Norwegian1.5%(79)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian1.1%(59)
Welsh0.9%(47)
Portuguese0.6%(33)
Czech0.5%(26)
Swedish0.4%(23)
Hungarian0.4%(21)
Finnish0.3%(18)
Dutch0.3%(15)
Arab0.2%(11)
Egyptian0.2%(11)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 91.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.7%(334)
Married70.2%(1,079)
Widowed0.9%(14)
Divorced7.2%(111)
Women 15+
Never married18%(306)
Married59.7%(1,013)
Widowed8.5%(145)
Divorced13.8%(234)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampden, Maine?

Hampden, Maine has about 4,126 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hampden, Maine?

The typical household in Hampden, Maine earns about $53,333 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 $103,000, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Hampden, Maine?

About 35.9% 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 3.9% 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 231 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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