Hampden County, MA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| 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 in Hampden County declined by 1.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 462,545 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
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% |
The median household income in Hampden County is about 31% lower than in Massachusetts.
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% |
The median home price in Hampden County is about 17.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,104 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hampden County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hampden County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 25.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.2 | 51.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 214 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,324 | $6,632 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,369 | 14,741 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,708 | 2,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Massachusetts:
Nantucket County (13.8 min), Dukes County (15.4 min), Berkshire County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
Norfolk County (31.2 min), Suffolk County (30.4 min), Plymouth County (28.6 min).
The average commute time in Hampden County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 26 minutes in Massachusetts.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
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 |
Highest education index among counties in
Massachusetts:
Middlesex County (0.5), Norfolk County (0.4), Nantucket County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hampden County (0.3), Bristol County (0.3), Berkshire County (0.3).
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% |
Highest health index among counties in
Massachusetts:
Middlesex County (0.8), Hampshire County (0.8), Norfolk County (0.8).
Lowest:
Hampden County (0.8), Bristol County (0.8), Worcester County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hampden County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Hampden County, Massachusetts?
The population of Hampden County, Massachusetts is 459,798, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Hampden County, Massachusetts?
The population density of Hampden County, Massachusetts is 724.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
The median household income in Hampden County, Massachusetts is $70,197, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
The median home price in Hampden County, Massachusetts is $226,906, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
The unemployment rate in Hampden County, Massachusetts is 6.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.