Hampshire County, MA Demographics
What is the population of Hampshire County?
There are 156,830 residents in Hampshire County, with a median age of 48.3. Of this, 47.29% are males and 52.71% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.59% of the resident pool in Hampshire County, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.25%. Additionally, 4.16% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 124,184 people in Hampshire County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 156,830 | -4.8% |
| Male Population | 74,172 | -3.5% |
| Female Population | 82,658 | -5.9% |
Male Population 47.29%
Female Population 52.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 48.3 | 1.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 140,501 | -4.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 9,802 | -2.4% |
| Not Citizen | 6,527 | -9.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 89.59%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.25%
Not Citizen 4.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,674 | -2.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 13,006 | -14.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 11,681 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,402 | -6.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 124,184 | -3.8% |
Moved from Abroad 1.07%
Moved from Same County 8.34%
Moved from Same State 7.49%
Moved from Different State 3.46%
Same House as Last Year 79.63%
What are the employment statistics in Hampshire County?
White-collar workers make up 84.8% of the working population in Hampshire County, while blue-collar employees account for 15.2%. There are also 8,182 entrepreneurs in Hampshire County (10.32% of the workforce); 41,427 workers employed in private companies (52.24%); and 16,920 people working in governmental institutions (21.34%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 67,248 | -6.5% |
| Blue Collar | 12,051 | -6.6% |
White Collar 84.8%
Blue Collar 15.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,182 | -5.2% |
| Private Companies | 41,427 | -4.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 16,920 | -8.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 12,770 | -9.8% |
Self Employees 10.32%
Private Companies 52.24%
Governmental Workers 21.34%
Not for Profit Companies 16.1%
How many households are there in Hampshire County?
There are a total of 62,551 households in Hampshire County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.83% of these Hampshire County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.17%. Additionally, 22.89% of households have children and 77.11% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 62,551 | 0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 36,796 | -1.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 25,755 | 4.3% |
Family Households 58.83%
Non-Family Households 41.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 14,315 | -3.7% |
| Households without Children | 48,236 | 2.3% |
Households with Children 22.89%
Households without Children 77.11%
What are the median and average incomes in Hampshire County?
The average annual household income in Hampshire County is $107,493, while the median household income sits at $84,333 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $118,438, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $102,969. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,870 and $66,108, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $107,493 | 10.3% |
| Median Household Income | $84,333 | 9.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | -3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 121,034 | -3.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Hampshire County?
There are 67,614 housing units in Hampshire County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 62,551 occupied housing units in Hampshire County, 69.24% are owner-occupied, while 30.76% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.01% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $344,550. In general, housing costs reach $1,359 per month in Hampshire County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 67,614 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 18,286 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,576 | -6.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,224 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,722 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,245 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8,648 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,595 | -2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,879 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,223 | 25.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 216 | 105.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 62,551 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 43,309 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $19,242 | -1.9% |
Owner Occupied 69.24%
Renter Occupied 30.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 26,856 | 1.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 16,453 | 3.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $344,550 | 18.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $306,900 | 11.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,359 | 12.1% |
With Mortgage 62.01%
Without Mortgage 37.99%
What is the level of education in Hampshire County?
Approximately 24.31% of the population in Hampshire County holds a high school degree (that's 28,810 residents), while 20.56% have attained a college certificate (24,361 locals) and 23.27% have a bachelor's degree (27,579 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,706 | 12.8% |
| Some High School | 28,810 | -9.1% |
| Some College | 24,361 | 1.8% |
| Associate Degree | 9,788 | -2.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27,579 | -0.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 26,266 | -0.8% |
No High School 1.44%
Some High School 24.31%
Some College 20.56%
Associate Degree 8.26%
Bachelor's Degree 23.27%
Graduate Degree 22.16%
What is the marital status of Hampshire County residents?
A total of 55,891 people in Hampshire County have never been married (which represents 40.07% of the total population), while 60,682 of them are wedded (43.5%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,659 (1.19%) and 14,210 (10.19%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 55,891 | -11.3% |
| Married | 60,682 | -2.0% |
| Separated | 1,659 | 18.0% |
| Widowed | 7,057 | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 14,210 | 14,210.0% |
Never Married 40.07%
Married 43.5%
Separated 1.19%
Widowed 5.06%
Divorced 10.19%
What are the most common means of transportation in Hampshire County?
The top three means of transportation people in Hampshire County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 57,169 residents commute by car, 5,643 prefer going to work by walking and 1,594 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 57,169 | -6.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,594 | -27.1% |
| Railroad | 21 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 671 | -31.2% |
| Motorcycle | 6 | -53.9% |
| TaxiCab | 50 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5,643 | -16.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Hampshire County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 22,992 | 8,782 | $74,265.00 | $111,002.00 |
| 01003 | 11,989 | 19 | $0.00 | $205,737.00 |
| 01007 | 15,368 | 6,446 | $99,500.00 | $113,793.00 |
| 01011 | 1,318 | 512 | $80,640.00 | $85,956.00 |
| 01012 | 440 | 198 | $73,906.00 | $82,646.00 |
| 01026 | 1,073 | 479 | $83,875.00 | $99,977.00 |
| 01027 | 17,711 | 8,606 | $69,337.00 | $90,914.00 |
| 01032 | 484 | 232 | $88,077.00 | $87,549.00 |
| 01033 | 6,096 | 2,686 | $102,248.00 | $130,137.00 |
| 01035 | 5,295 | 2,323 | $112,450.00 | $134,866.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.