Hampden County, MA Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Hampden County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 459,798 | 6,906,117 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 724.9 | 654.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.17% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 40.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 184,093 | 2,760,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hampden County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Hampden County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,197 | $101,501 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.63% | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Hampden County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $226,906 | $478,681 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,104 | $1,687 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.2% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Hampden County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 20.6 | 25.7 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 16.7% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Hampden County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Hampden County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% | 42.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Hampden County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Hampden County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.8% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |