Hampden County's estimated 2026 population is 468,197 with a growth rate of 0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hampden County is the 8th largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 464,248 and has seen a growth of 0.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hampden County includes 67.45% White, 8.7% Black or African American, 7.27% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (67.45%)
Two or more races (13.72%)
Black or African American (8.7%)
Other race (7.27%)
Asian (2.57%)
Native American (0.27%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 312,186 | 67.45% |
| Two or more races | 63,516 | 13.72% |
| Black or African American | 40,286 | 8.7% |
| Other race | 33,650 | 7.27% |
| Asian | 11,874 | 2.57% |
| Native American | 1,239 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hampden County's average per capita income is $51,255. Household income levels show a median of $70,535. The poverty rate stands at 15.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,950 | $139,175 |
| Families | $89,744 | $114,307 |
| Households | $70,535 | $93,919 |
| Non Families | $39,787 | $55,332 |
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