Massachusetts Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 462,815 (100%) |
| Population Density | 750 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 57 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $71,306 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,219 |
| Median Home Value | $298,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 197,591 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 114,780 (58.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 69,691 (35.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 13,120 (6.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 184,471 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Family Households | 113,970 (61.8%) |
The table below compares Hampden County to the other 14 counties and county equivalents in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 9 | 46th |
| Population Density | # 7 | 54th |
| Median Household Income | # 14 | 1st |
| Per Capita Income | # 14 | 1st |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 92nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Massachusetts Census Data Comparison Tool.
