Census tract · Hampden County
Census Tract 8122.02, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Census Tract 8122.02, GEOID 25013812202, in Hampden County, Massachusetts, entirely within West Springfield Town. 3,931 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±405); the 2020 Census counted 3,708.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,931
±405 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,708
Median household income
$62,578
±$24,571 (90% margin)
Hampden County: $71,306
Median home value
$344,400
±$56,328 (90% margin)
Hampden County: $298,800
Median gross rent
$1,011
±$87 (90% margin)
Hampden County: $1,136
Where is Census Tract 8122.02?
Census Tract 8122.02 is one of 104 census tracts in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It covers 2.87 square miles of land, 1,294 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 25013812202, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| West Springfield Town | 100% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 8122.02: Tract 8109.01 ($41,285), Tract 8111.02 ($53,482), Tract 8121.01 ($107,176), Tract 8121.03 ($53,977), Tract 8122.01 ($51,867), Tract 8124.01 ($121,789) and Tract 8124.04 ($107,955). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 8122.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 8122.02's population at 3,931 (±405) in 2,095 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,708 residents and 2,137 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 8122.02 | West Springfield Town |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,931 ±405 | 28,772 |
| Households | 2,095 ±262 | 12,732 |
| Average household size | 1.86 ±0.15 | 2.25 |
| Housing units | 2,254 ±227 | 13,345 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 8122.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 8122.02 is 43.3 years old; 13.2% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.0%. 13.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 8122.02 | West Springfield Town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 ±5.3 | 40.1 |
| Under 18 years | 13.2% ±3.3 pts | 18.9% |
| 65 years and over | 19.9% ±3.0 pts | 17.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.0% ±4.5 pts | 13.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.5% ±8.0 pts | 71.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.8% ±5.7 pts | 3.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.3% ±6.0 pts | 7.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±5.1 pts | 2.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 13.3% ±6.0 pts | 18.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.3% ±9.0 pts | 28.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±2.7 pts | 6.4% |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±3.8 pts | 16.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4% ±3.3 pts | 4.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7% ±3.7 pts | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.2% ±7.0 pts | 34.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9% ±3.8 pts | 14.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7% ±4.8 pts | 88.6% |
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 Census Tract 8122.02 earn?
Half of the 2,095 households in Census Tract 8122.02 earn less than $62,578 a year (±$24,571), against $71,306 across Hampden County: 62nd highest of the county's 103 tracts with a reliable estimate. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 8122.02 | West Springfield Town |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,578 ±$24,571 | $69,371 |
| Mean household income | $83,541 ±$9,098 | $91,821 |
| Per capita income | $46,077 ±$5,930 | $40,352 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1% ±6.6 pts | 11.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.3% ±20.8 pts | 14.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.9% ±6.7 pts | 23.2% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±2.8 pts | 93.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1% ±7.4 pts | 90.1% |
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 Census Tract 8122.02?
Owners occupy 36.5% of Census Tract 8122.02's occupied homes and renters 63.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $344,400 by its owner (±$56,328). The median renter pays $1,011 a month including utilities, and 33.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 8122.02 | West Springfield Town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $344,400 ±$56,328 | $321,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,011 ±$87 | $1,144 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.7% ±11.7 pts | 39.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,872 ±$187 | $1,999 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 36.5% ±5.6 pts | 58.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 63.5% ±5.6 pts | 41.5% |
| Housing units | 2,254 ±227 | 13,345 |
| Single-family detached homes | 24.8% ±5.3 pts | 52.6% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% ±2.5 pts | 0.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±2.5 pts | 2.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1% ±3.8 pts | 28.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.0% ±6.2 pts | 10.9% |
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 do people in Census Tract 8122.02 get to work?
83.6% of Census Tract 8122.02's workers drive alone and 7.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 8122.02 | West Springfield Town |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.3% ±5.2 pts | 66.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±4.0 pts | 6.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6% ±6.9 pts | 81.0% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% ±5.0 pts | 5.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% ±4.5 pts | 10.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min ±2.2 | 19.3 min |
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
How does Census Tract 8122.02 compare with the other tracts in Hampden County?
Among Hampden County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 8122.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hampden County | In West Springfield Town |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 104 | 6th of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 76th of 104 | 5th of 6 |
| Median household income | 62nd of 103 | 3rd of 6 |
| Per capita income | 33rd of 104 | 2nd of 6 |
| Median home value | 21st of 100 | 3rd of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 71st of 88 | 4th of 4 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 85 | 3rd of 5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th of 98 | 4th of 6 |
| Median age | 40th of 104 | 2nd of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 80th of 97 | 5th of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Hampden County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8129.03 | 59th | $63,750±$30,179 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8109.02 | 60th | $63,355±$9,699 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8004 | 61st | $63,174±$19,547 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8122.02 | 62nd | $62,578±$24,571 |
| Tract 8015.03 | 63rd | $62,518±$11,026 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8026.01 | 64th | $61,839±$12,762 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8124.03 | 65th | $60,539±$14,568 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 8122.02?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 8122.02 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections