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Hampshire County

Massachusetts · 162,308 residents · 527.236 sq mi
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Hampshire County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,518. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162,308
+7%since 2000
from 152,251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+11%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
145K150K154K159K164K1990201020202024Hampshire County
2024162K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,518
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,098 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,600
+69%since 2000
from $21,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,095
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+27%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(136,319)
Black1.8%(2,740)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(5,212)
Asian3.4%(5,158)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(31,407)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(127,578)
Black2.7%(4,360)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(11,622)
Asian6.6%(10,740)
Other3.4%(5,565)
Diversity Score43.9%(71,291)
Segregation Score34.6%(56,133)
Diversity Score
44
+113%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.4%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampshire County, Massachusetts?

Hampshire County, Massachusetts has about 162,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampshire County, Massachusetts earns about $73,518 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 $289,300, and the typical rent is about $1,095 a month.

How educated are people in Hampshire County, Massachusetts?

About 48.9% 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 10.6% 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 15,740 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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