Hampden County, Massachusetts
Hampden County: county in Massachusetts, United States
About
Hampden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population was 463,490 and a population density of 282 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 463,986 inhabitants. Its county seat is Springfield. The county was created 214 years ago in 1811.
County Snapshot
Hampden County at a glance
Hampden County currently has 25 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
25
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Massachusetts counties
14
Open related pagesLargest city
SpringfieldPopulation 152,646
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Hampden County
| Population | 463,986 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| Area | 1642 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1351,-72.6316 |
| Named for | John Hampden |
| Altitude | 200 feet / 61 meters |
| Capital | Springfield |
| Establishment | January 01, 1812 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:56:02 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 283 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.11% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Hampden County is located at 42°8'6"N 72°37'54"W (42.1351100, -72.6316200). It has 6 neighbors: Hartford County, Litchfield County, Tolland County, Berkshire County, Hampshire County and Worcester County.
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The largest city of Hampden County is Springfield with a population of 152,646. Other cities include, North Chicopee population 55,179, Chicopee population 54,825, Westfield population 41,063 and Holyoke population 39,921. See all Hampden County cities & populated places.
Hampden County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampden County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 152,646 | The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| North Chicopee | 55,179 | A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. |
| Chicopee | 54,825 | The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. |
| Westfield | 41,063 | A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. |
| Holyoke | 39,921 | The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. |
| Agawam | 28,467 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
| West Springfield | 28,397 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts |
| Ludlow | 21,101 | Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
| East Longmeadow | 16,093 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Longmeadow | 15,624 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Wilbraham | 14,670 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Palmer | 12,174 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Southwick | 9,715 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Monson | 8,750 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Hampden | 5,154 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Brimfield | 3,679 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 3 to 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Hampden County
Official Website- Springfield
Demographics
The population of Hampden County increased by 0.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 463,490 | - | census |
| 2011 | 466,171 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 466,955 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 467,747 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 469,455 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 469,113 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 467,778 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 467,705 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 468,388 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 466,372 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 463,986 | -0.51% | estimation process |
People born in Hampden County (3)
People born in Hampden County, including baseball player and coach Leo Durocher, Mohawk leader Hendrick Theyanoguin, actor and film director William J. Humphrey, .
More notable people
Massachusetts Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 1,609,379 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Worcester County | 829,212 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Suffolk County | 801,582 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Essex County | 791,263 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Norfolk County | 709,409 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Boston | 691,531 | The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. |
| South Boston | 571,281 | This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie, " is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south. |
| Bristol County | 566,765 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Plymouth County | 523,738 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Barnstable County | 213,164 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Hampshire County | 161,401 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Springfield | 152,646 | The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Berkshire County | 124,571 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |