County · Massachusetts
Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Hampshire County had 164,065 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Massachusetts (+1.7%). It holds 25 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 17 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 35 census tracts. GEOID 25015.
Hampshire County is the county of the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
164,065
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 162,308 · ACS 2020-2024: 162,028
Median household income
$87,001
±$3,028 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$390,300
±$6,175 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,388
±$32 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
How many people live in Hampshire County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 162,308 residents in Hampshire County. The Census Bureau estimates 164,065 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 162,028 over 527 square miles of land.
The yearly series starts from the Census Bureau's July 2020 estimate, 148,597, which differs from its April 2020 base of 162,315 (in 2020 the estimates dipped in many college and military towns), so the first step is large; the change since 2020 above is measured from the April base.
| Measure | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 162,028 | 7,044,056 | +996 |
| Households | 62,114±588 | 2,785,042 | +3,276 |
| Average household size | 2.24±0.02 | 2.44 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 66,786±115 | 3,030,406 | +2,913 |
Hampshire County's population since 2000
From 152,251 in 2000 to 164,065 in 2025: up 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County holds 25 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 17 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Amherst Town with 40,920 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Amherst Town | 39,263 | $66,968 |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 29,571 | $80,288 |
| South Hadley | 18,150 | $93,910 |
| Easthampton | – | $71,673 |
| Belchertown | 15,350 | $108,068 |
| Ware | 10,066 | $67,475 |
| Ware CDP | 6,266 | $45,158 |
| Southampton | 6,224 | $123,125 |
| Granby | 6,110 | $119,297 |
| Hadley | 5,325 | $119,259 |
| Hatfield | 3,352 | $89,005 |
| Belchertown CDP | 3,129 | $77,428 |
| Williamsburg | 2,504 | $104,792 |
| Huntington | 2,094 | $94,398 |
| Westhampton | 1,622 | $100,000 |
| Hatfield CDP | 1,453 | $110,972 |
| Granby CDPGEOID 2526500 | 1,306 | $135,750 |
| Pelham | 1,280 | $113,750 |
| Worthington | 1,193 | $91,667 |
| Chesterfield | 1,186 | $103,967 |
| Goshen | 960 | $98,906 |
| Huntington CDP | 857 | $49,722 |
| Cummington | 829 | $104,167 |
| Plainfield | 633 | $63,500 |
| Middlefield | 385 | $103,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hampshire County?
The median resident of Hampshire County is 37.4 years old; 14.2% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.4%. 8.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4±0.4 | 40.0 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 14.2%±0.1 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4% | 13.3% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.3%±0.2 pts | 66.6% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.3%±0.2 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.4%±0.5 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.9%±0.7 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6%±0.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | −0.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±0.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.6%±1.4 pts | 47.3% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.6%±1.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±0.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 Hampshire County earn?
Half of Hampshire County's 62,114 households earn less than $87,001 a year (±$3,028), against $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $87,227 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,001±$3,028 | $103,960 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $117,323±$4,212 | $144,950 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,568±$1,512 | $57,897 | +$2,693 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3%±0.9 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5%±2.2 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.5%±0.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9%±0.8 pts | 92.8% | – |
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 Hampshire County?
Owners occupy 67.8% of Hampshire County's occupied homes and renters 32.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $390,300 by its owner (±$6,175). The median renter pays $1,388 a month including utilities, and 44.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $390,300±$6,175 | $562,100 | +$41,891 |
| Median gross rent | $1,388±$32 | $1,762 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.5%±3.5 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,256±$51 | $2,726 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.8%±1.3 pts | 62.5% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 66,786±115 | 3,030,406 | +2,913 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5%±1.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.3%±1.2 pts | 51.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.1%±1.3 pts | 30.5% | – |
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 Hampshire County building?
Builders took permits for 291 new housing units across Hampshire County in 2025 (93 single-family), 1.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hampshire County get to work?
64.5% of Hampshire County's workers drive alone and 18.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.5%±0.9 pts | 67.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±0.5 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.5%±1.4 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2%±0.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.8%±0.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Walked | 7.4%±0.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.4%±1.2 pts | 18.6% | +11.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min±0.6 | 29.1 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 are Hampshire County's census tracts?
Hampshire County is divided into 35 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,288 (Tract 8201.02) to $177,143 (Tract 8212).
All 35 census tracts of Hampshire County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hampshire County compare with Massachusetts's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 14 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 10th of 14 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 14 |
| Median household income | 10th of 14 |
| Median home value | 11th of 14 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 14 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 14 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 14 |
| Median age | 13th of 14 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Hampshire County 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.