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Hampden

Maine · 4,516 residents · 10.962 sq mi
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Hampden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,100. Households here earn about 52% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,516
+9%since 2000
from 4,126 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
412 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+11%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hampden
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,509
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,016
+60%since 2000
from $24,976 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+21%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(4,165)
Black0.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(62)
Asian1.3%(60)
Other0.6%(27)
Diversity Score10.4%(471)
Diversity Score
10
+178%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampden, Maine?

Hampden, Maine has about 4,516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampden, Maine?

The typical household in Hampden, Maine earns about $90,509 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 $211,100, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Hampden, Maine?

About 45.4% 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 6.7% 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 621 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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