Massachusetts

Hampshire

162,308
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Hampshire

Hampshire, Massachusetts, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 59,681. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 162,308.

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

On the ground today, 15 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Hatfield Raid (Second Attack), Battle of Northampton MA 1675, Hadley MA Raid (King Philip's War — "Angel of Hadley"), and 89 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020162,308
2010158,080
2000152,251
1990146,568
1980138,813
1970123,981
1960103,229
195087,594
194072,461
193072,801
192069,599
191063,327
190058,820
189051,859
188047,232
187044,388
186037,823
185035,732
184030,897
183030,254
182026,487
181076,275
180072,432
179059,681
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Hampshire

Military engagements that took place in Hampshire, Massachusetts.

Hatfield Raid (Second Attack)
1675
Battle of Northampton MA 1675
1675
Hadley MA Raid (King Philip's War — "Angel of Hadley")
1675
Attack on Northampton MA
1675
Attack on Northampton 1675
1675
Attack on Hatfield 1675
1675
Battle of Hadley MA Sept 1 1675
1675
Battle of Hatfield
1675
Hatfield MA Second Attack 1675
1675
King Philip's War — Battle of Bloody Brook
1675
Battle of Northampton
1676
Raid on Northampton MA 1676
1676
Raid on Northampton MA 1703
1703
Northampton MA Raid (Queen Anne's War)
1704
Raid on Northampton (MA, 1704)
1704

Historic places in Hampshire

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hampshire, Massachusetts.

North Hatfield Historic District
Hatfield
Bradstreet Historic District
Hatfield
West Hatfield Historic District
Hatfield
Main Street Historic District
Easthampton
Lincoln-Sunset Historic District
Amherst
Dickinson, Emily, House
Amherst
Southampton Center Historic District
Southampton
Smith Alumnae Gymnasium
Northampton
Strong House
Amherst
Ross Farm
Northampton
Pelham Town Hall Historic District
Pelham
Belchertown State School
Belchertown
North Hadley Historic District
Hadley
Ware Center Historic District
Ware
South Amherst Common Historic District
Amherst
Porter-Phelps-Huntington House
Hadley
Bisbee Mill
Chesterfield
US Post Office-South Hadley Main
South Hadley
Ware Millyard Historic District
Ware
Plainfield Center Historic District
Plainfield
Huntington Village Historic District
Huntington
Grove Hill Mansion
Northampton
East Village Historic District
Amherst
Cushman Village Historic District
Amherst
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Frequently asked about Hampshire

When does Hampshire first appear in the US census?
Hampshire, Massachusetts first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 59,681.
What is the population of Hampshire?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hampshire had a recorded population of 162,308.
Were any battles fought in Hampshire?
15 documented military engagements took place in Hampshire, including Hatfield Raid (Second Attack), Battle of Northampton MA 1675, Hadley MA Raid (King Philip's War — "Angel of Hadley").
How many historic places are in Hampshire?
89 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hampshire, Massachusetts.
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