Time Zone: Hampshire County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Northampton is the Seat for Hampshire County.
Hampshire County was founded in 1662.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Hampshire had a population of 156,044 people. This is an increase of 2.49% since the last Census (which gave a population of 152,251 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Hampshire represented 2.4% of the total population of Massachusetts, making it the state's 10th most populous county (out of 14 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 158,080 | +3.83% | +1.3% since 2009 |
2009 | 156,044 | +2.49% | +0.16% since 2008 |
2008 | 155,788 | +2.32% | +0.38% since 2007 |
2007 | 155,198 | +1.94% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 152,251 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Hampshire County Census Page for Hampshire County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Hampshire County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Hampshire County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Amherst | 36,247 | 34,874 | 3.94% increase |
Northampton | 28,528 | 28,978 | 1.55% decrease |
South Hadley | 17,310 | 17,196 | 0.66% increase |
Easthampton | 16,262 | 15,994 | 1.68% increase |
Belchertown | 14,272 | 12,968 | 10.06% increase |
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