Hampden County, Massachusetts
Hampden County is home to 462,815 people. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Massachusetts rate (10.0%). The median household income is $71,306.
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| Measure | Value | Massachusetts | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 462,815 | 7,044,056 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $71,306 | $103,960 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 16.3% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 22.9% | 11.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 47.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $298,800 | $562,100 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,136 | $1,762 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.0% | 51.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 9.4% | 18.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.0 years | 40.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Hartford County, Connecticut
- Litchfield County, Connecticut
- Tolland County, Connecticut
- Berkshire County
- Hampshire County
- Worcester County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.