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Hampshire County

Massachusetts · 152,251 residents · 527.236 sq mi
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Hampshire County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,098. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $142,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152,251
+4%since 1990
from 146,568 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
289 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 278 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.4
+13%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
145K150K154K159K164K1990201020202024Hampshire County
2024162K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,098
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,154 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,685
+50%since 1990
from $14,414 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $134,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $526 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
35.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−22%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(137,585)
Black1.7%(2,426)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3,764)
Asian3.1%(4,473)
Diversity Score20.1%(29,392)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(136,319)
Black1.8%(2,740)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(5,212)
Asian3.4%(5,158)
Diversity Score20.6%(31,407)
Diversity Score
21
+3%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 31.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.4%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 19.5 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.

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Compare Hampshire County to nearby counties

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY VS
Hampden County
Income$71,306+55%
Home value$298,800+110%
Population464,338+183%
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY VS
Franklin County
Income$74,907+62%
Home value$329,000+131%
Population70,698−57%
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY VS
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Income$76,013+65%
Home value$305,400+114%
Population128,224−22%
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY VS
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Income$93,394+103%
Home value$323,700+127%
Population994,115+506%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampshire County, Massachusetts?

Hampshire County, Massachusetts has about 152,251 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hampshire County, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Hampshire County, Massachusetts earns about $46,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampshire County, Massachusetts expensive?

In Hampshire County, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $142,600, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Hampshire County, Massachusetts?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hampshire County, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampshire County, Massachusetts?

About 9.4% of people in Hampshire County, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampshire County, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampshire County, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,683 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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