Hampshire County's 2026 population is estimated at 164,825, reflecting a -0.17% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hampshire County is the 10th largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 159,331 and has grown 3.45% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.4 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 36.7 years
There are 138,986 adults, (31,438 of whom are seniors) in Hampshire County.
Female: 86,615 (53.5%)
Male: 75,413 (46.5%)
The racial composition of Hampshire County includes 82% White, 5.32% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132,861 | 82% |
| Two or more races | 12,480 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 8,612 | 5.32% |
| Black or African American | 4,236 | 2.61% |
| Other race | 3,461 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 333 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.03% |
Hampshire County 's average per capita income is $60,523. Household income levels show a median of $87,001. The poverty rate stands at 11.31%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $139,001 | $164,973 |
| Families | $119,145 | $146,005 |
| Households | $87,001 | $117,323 |
| Non Families | $49,090 | $72,980 |
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