Town · Massachusetts
Blandford, Massachusetts
Blandford, town, in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Blandford had 1,212 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,215 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,156 (±153). GEOID 2501306085.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,212
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,215 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,156 ±153
Median household income
$91,902
±$13,263 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$287,900
±$18,067 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,047
±$459 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Blandford and what county is it in?
Blandford is a town in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It covers 51.6 square miles of land, 24 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Blandford: Blandford (CDP, 363 in 2020).
Blandford is in the Springfield, MA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Blandford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,212 people lived in Blandford on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Massachusetts grew 1.7%. The 2020 Census counted 1,215 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,156 (±153).
| Measure | Blandford | Hampden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,156±153 | 462,815 | no clear change |
| Households | 531±74 | 184,471 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.18±0.18 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 581±82 | 197,591 | no clear change |
Blandford's population since 2000
From 1,214 in 2000 to 1,212 in 2025: down 0.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Blandford as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Blandford?
The median resident of Blandford is 52.9 years old; 13.1% are under 18 and 30.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.6%.
| Measure | Blandford | Hampden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.9±4.3 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.1%±3.0 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.8%±5.9 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 54.4%±3.7 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9%±1.3 pts | 27.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.2%±2.0 pts | 59.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 25.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5%±3.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0%±3.3 pts | 16.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.8%±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5%±3.0 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.3%±5.2 pts | 29.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.7%±4.1 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.0%±3.1 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Blandford earn?
Half of Blandford's 531 households earn less than $91,902 a year (±$13,263), against $71,306 in Hampden County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $93,635 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Blandford | Hampden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,902±$13,263 | $71,306 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,895±$9,089 | $94,811 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,109±$4,431 | $38,219 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5%±3.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.9%±15.0 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2%±6.0 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0%±2.0 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±6.9 pts | 89.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Blandford?
Owners occupy 96.8% of Blandford's occupied homes and renters 3.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $287,900 by its owner (±$18,067). The median renter pays $1,047 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Blandford | Hampden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $287,900±$18,067 | $298,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,047±$459 | $1,136 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.4%±33.5 pts | 44.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,739±$105 | $1,966 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 96.8%±2.5 pts | 62.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 3.2%±2.5 pts | 37.8% | – |
| Housing units | 581±82 | 197,591 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±7.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±82.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 95.7%±2.3 pts | 56.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9%±2.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.5%±8.0 pts | 27.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 12.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Blandford building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Blandford in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Blandford work and get to work?
81.0% of Blandford's workers drive alone and 12.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.6 minutes.
| Measure | Blandford | Hampden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7%±6.3 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0%±6.1 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0%±3.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±7.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.8%±4.3 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.6 min±2.4 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Blandford?
No census tract lies mostly in Blandford; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8130.01Hampden County | 2,936 | $92,857 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Blandford) · Census block assignment files
How does Blandford compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Blandford is the 6,862nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 234th-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Blandford ranks 323rd of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 234th | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 234th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 460th | 461 |
| Median household income | 323rd | 453 |
| Per capita income | 350th | 460 |
| Median home value | 433rd | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 377th | 410 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 355th | 459 |
| Median age | 81st | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 11th | 460 |
| Work from home | 322nd | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 59th | 459 |
Blandford's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Blandford with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Blandford?
23 of the 57 figures for Blandford on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Blandford are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.