Massachusetts

Hampden

465,825
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Hampden

Hampden, Massachusetts, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 28,021. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 465,825.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 13 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Attack on Springfield, Raid on Springfield MA, Raid on Springfield MA 1675, and 170 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020465,825
2010463,490
2000456,228
1990456,310
1980443,018
1970459,050
1960429,353
1950367,971
1940332,107
1930335,496
1920300,305
1910231,369
1900175,603
1890135,713
1880104,142
187078,409
186057,366
185051,283
184037,366
183031,639
182028,021
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Hampden

Military engagements that took place in Hampden, Massachusetts.

Attack on Springfield
1675
Raid on Springfield MA
1675
Raid on Springfield MA 1675
1675
Battle of Springfield Burning
1675
Battle of Springfield 1675
1675
Chicopee Raid
1676
Longmeadow Raid
1676
Battle of Springfield (1776)
1776
Battle of Springfield Massachusetts
1777
Shays' Rebellion — Springfield Arsenal Attack
1787
Shays's Rebellion — Battle of Springfield Arsenal 1787
1787
Shays' Rebellion — Springfield Arsenal
1787
Shays' Rebellion — Springfield Armory Attack
1787

Historic places in Hampden

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hampden, Massachusetts.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield
Carreau Block
Chicopee
Colonial Block
Springfield
Landlord Fowler Tavern
Westfield
Masonic Temple
Springfield
South Main Street School
Springfield
Chester Center Historic District
Chester
US Post Office-Palmer Main
Palmer
Mills-Hale-Owen Blocks
Springfield
Cabotville Common Historic District
Chicopee
Westfield Whip Manufacturing Company
Westfield
Worthy Hotel
Springfield
Sanford Whip Factory
Westfield
Mills-Stebbins Villa
Springfield
US Post Office-Holyoke Main
Holyoke
St John's Congregational Church & Parsonage-Parish for Working Girls
Springfield
Brimfield Center Historic District
Brimfield
Ethel Apartment House
Springfield
Indian Orchard Branch Library
Springfield
Ames Hill/Crescent Hill District
Springfield
Laurel Hall
Springfield
Prospect Hill School
Westfield
Holyoke City Hall
Holyoke
Palmer Memorial Hall
Palmer
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Frequently asked about Hampden

When does Hampden first appear in the US census?
Hampden, Massachusetts first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 28,021.
What is the population of Hampden?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hampden had a recorded population of 465,825.
Were any battles fought in Hampden?
13 documented military engagements took place in Hampden, including Attack on Springfield, Raid on Springfield MA, Raid on Springfield MA 1675.
How many historic places are in Hampden?
170 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hampden, Massachusetts.
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