Hampden County, MA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$70,535
Per Capita Income
$37,810
Poverty Rate
15.7%
SNAP Recipients
24.1%
Gini Index
0.471
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.6%
$25K–$50K18.0%
$50K–$75K15.1%
$75K–$100K12.5%
$100K–$150K17.0%
$150K–$200K8.2%
$200K+9.6%
The median household income in Hampden County, MA is $70,535 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,810. 15.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 24.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.471 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).