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Hampden County, MA: growth, migration and housing
Hampden County has 464,338 residents, up 0.1% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 6,794 households moved in and 7,794 moved out (-1,000 net), while a net $140.2M of income left. Median household income is $71,306, the median home $298,800 and median rent $1,136 a month.
In Massachusetts: 11th of 14 counties for 5-year population growth · 7th of 14 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 14th of 14 counties for median household income · 14th of 14 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Hampden County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire County, MA | 1,233 | $72.0M |
| Capitol Planning Region, CT | 775 | $47.3M |
| Worcester County, MA | 561 | $33.4M |
| Middlesex County, MA | 314 | $22.5M |
| Suffolk County, MA | 206 | $14.9M |
| Franklin County, MA | 182 | $8.7M |
| Essex County, MA | 134 | $7.1M |
| Berkshire County, MA | 117 | $9.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Hampden County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region, CT | 1,162 | $83.1M |
| Hampshire County, MA | 1,063 | $63.6M |
| Worcester County, MA | 459 | $29.1M |
| Middlesex County, MA | 240 | $17.4M |
| Suffolk County, MA | 220 | $17.7M |
| Franklin County, MA | 152 | $7.1M |
| Norfolk County, MA | 125 | $8.9M |
| Berkshire County, MA | 122 | $9.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.