Hampshire County's estimated 2026 population is 163,451 with a growth rate of -0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hampshire County is the 10th largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 159,331 and has seen a growth of 2.59% since that time.
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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