Hampden County, MA

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2019 Population

466,372

0.858% 1-year decline

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

39.1

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

16.4%

4.27% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$60,161

14.9% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$224,200

3.03% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

226,043

6.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Hampden County, MA had a population of 466k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $60,161. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Hampden County, MA declined from 470,406 to 466,372, a −0.858% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,372 to $60,161, a 14.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hampden County, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.4%), White (Hispanic) (18.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.22%), Other (Hispanic) (4.45%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%). 0% of the households in Hampden County, MA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.7% of the residents in Hampden County, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hampden County, MA are Westfield State University (1,739 degrees awarded in 2019), Western New England University (1,050 degrees), and American International College (998 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Hampden County, MA was $224,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.5%. Most people in Hampden County, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Hampden County, MA was 2 cars per household.

Hampden County, MA borders Hartford County, CT, Litchfield County, CT, Tolland County, CT, Berkshire County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, and Worcester County, MA.

About the photo: Historic 1874 Hampden County Courthouse in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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United States Massachusetts Springfield, MA

Diversity

Hampden County, MA is home to a population of 466k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 16% of Hampden County, MA residents were born outside of the country (74.6k people).

In 2019, there were 3.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (286k people) in Hampden County, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 86.4k White (Hispanic) and 33.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hampden County, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
286k ± 411
White (Hispanic)
86.4k ± 5.14k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
33.7k ± 2.37k

26.3%

Hispanic Population

123k people

26.3% of the people in Hampden County, MA are hispanic (123k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hampden County, MA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

16%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

74.6k people

8.62%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

40.5k people

As of 2019, 16% of Hampden County, MA residents (74.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hampden County, MA was 8.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hampden County, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Hampden County, MA was 39.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 46. But people in Hampden County, MA are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Hampden County, MA residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

China
109,953 ± 8,076 people
Brazil
93,708 ± 7,464 people
Dominican Republic
92,675 ± 7,424 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 109,953 Massachusetts residents, followed by Brazil with 93,708 and Dominican Republic with 92,675.

Citizenship

97.7%

2019 Citizenship

96.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.7% of Hampden County, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Hampden County, MA was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hampden County, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,578 ± 1,077
Gulf War (2001-)
3,992 ± 1,149
Korea
2,227 ± 646

Hampden County, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Massachusetts. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Massachusetts, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Massachusetts across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Hampden County, MA is $60,161. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Hampden County, MA was Census Tract 8129.03 with a value of $195,625, followed by Census Tract 8133.03 and Census Tract 8136.02, with respective values of $143,235 and $132,262.

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,026. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.481, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Hampden County, MA employs 226k people. The largest industries in Hampden County, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (44,686 people), Educational Services (25,617 people), and Manufacturing (25,241 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,472), Public Administration ($70,292), and Finance & Insurance ($70,047).

Wages

Median Household Income

$60,161

2019 value

± $2,453

14.9%

1 Year Growth

± 5.31%

Households in Hampden County, MA have a median annual income of $60,161, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $52,372 in 2018, which represents a 14.9% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Hampden County, MA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

$90,776

Average Male Salary in Massachusetts

± $1,881

$70,026

Average Female Salary in Massachusetts

± $1,433

In 2019, full-time male employees in Massachusetts made 1.3 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Massachusetts by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Massachusetts

Asian
$78,973 ± $4,094
White
$71,653 ± $1,225
American Indian
$64,612 ± $46,208

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Massachusetts workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Massachusetts.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Massachusetts by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hampden County, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.481

2019 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.483

2018 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2019, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.481 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.545% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8129.03
Census Tract 8133.03
Census Tract 8136.02

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hampden County, MA was Census Tract 8129.03 with a value of $195,625, followed by Census Tract 8133.03 and Census Tract 8136.02, with respective values of $143,235 and $132,262.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hampden County, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hampden County, MA (74.4k out of 454k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
52,413 ± 1,718
Hispanic
41,818 ± 1,381
Black
9,550 ± 726

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hampden County, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

226k

2019 Value

± 8,643

6.33%

1 Year growth

± 4.95%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Hampden County, MA grew at a rate of 6.33%, from 213k employees to 226k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hampden County, MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,424 people), Management Occupations (20,595 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (18,337 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hampden County, MA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Hampden County, MA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,424 people), Management Occupations (20,595 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (18,337 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Hampden County, MA has an unusually high number of residents working as Community & Social Service Occupations (2.1 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.89 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.83 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Hampden County, MA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($98,697), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($81,273), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($77,978).

Industries

Employment by Industries

226k

2019 Value

± 8,643

6.33%

1 Year growth

± 4.95%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Hampden County, MA grew at a rate of 6.33%, from 213k employees to 226k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hampden County, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (44,686 people), Educational Services (25,617 people), and Manufacturing (25,241 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hampden County, MA, though some of these residents may live in Hampden County, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Hampden County, MA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (44,686 people), Educational Services (25,617 people), and Manufacturing (25,241 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Hampden County, MA has an unusually high number of Health Care & Social Assistance (1.42 times higher than expected), Educational Services (1.21 times), and Manufacturing (1.16 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Hampden County, MA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($87,472), Public Administration ($70,292), and Finance & Insurance ($70,047).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$33.2B
Mixed freight
$30.5B
Electronics
$29.4B

In 2018, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $33.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.5B) and Electronics ($29.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Massachusetts.

$277B

2018 Value in Massachusetts

$573B

Projected 2045 Value in Massachusetts

107% growth

In 2018, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $277B. This is expected to increase 107% to $573B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2018, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $23.6B, followed by New Hampshire with $17.6B and Connecticut and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Hampden County, MA went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 55.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Other (5.83%). The most partisan county was Suffolk County, MA with 79.6% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (55.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.7%)
Republican Party
Other (5.83%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 55.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Other (5.83%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Massachusetts.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Hampden County, MA

55.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Massachusetts

Suffolk County, MA
79.6% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Dukes County, MA
73% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Berkshire County, MA
67.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Massachusetts was Suffolk County, MA with 79.6% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Massachusetts colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Massachusetts

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to replace John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Hampden County, MA awarded 8,558 degrees. The student population of Hampden County, MA is skewed towards women, with 11,314 male students and 19,985 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hampden County, MA are White (5,515 and 65.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,080 and 12.8%), Black or African American (774 and 9.17%), and Unknown (635 and 7.52%).

The largest universities in Hampden County, MA by number of degrees awarded are Westfield State University (1,739 and 20.3%), Western New England University (1,050 and 12.3%), and American International College (998 and 11.7%).

The most popular majors in Hampden County, MA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (704 and 8.23%), Registered Nursing (421 and 4.92%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (391 and 4.57%).

The median tuition costs in Hampden County, MA are $35,362 for private four year colleges, and $970 and $7,050 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
325 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
282 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
257 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hampden County, MA was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 325 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hampden County, MA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Westfield State University
1,739 degrees awarded
Western New England University
1,050 degrees awarded
American International College
998 degrees awarded

$970

Median In-State Public

$35,362

Median Private

In 2019, the Hampden County, MA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Westfield State University with 1,739 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,940

Degrees Awarded to Men

5,618

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 2,940 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hampden County, MA, which is 0.523 times less than the 5,618 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Hampden County, MA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
5,515 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,080 degrees awarded
Black or African American
774 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Hampden County, MA was White students. These 5,515 degrees mean that there were 5.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,080 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hampden County, MA was $224,200 in 2019, which is 0.932 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $217,600 to $224,200, a 3.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Hampden County, MA is 60.5%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Hampden County, MA have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hampden County, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$224,200

2019 Median

± $4,168

$217,600

2018 Median

± $6,171

In 2019, the median property value in Hampden County, MA grew to to $224,200 from the previous year's value of $217,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Hampden County, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hampden County, MA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,161

Median Household Income

± $2,453

180k

Number of Households

± 7,187

In 2019, the median household income of the 180k households in Hampden County, MA grew to $60,161 from the previous year's value of $52,372.

The following chart displays the households in Hampden County, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Hampden County, MA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hampden County, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

60.5%

2019 Homeownership

59.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 60.5% of the housing units in Hampden County, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Hampden County, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hampden County, MA have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% of the workforce in Hampden County, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hampden County, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.5%)
Carpooled (7.2%)
Worked At Home (4.29%)

In 2019, 82.5% of workers in Hampden County, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.2%) and those who worked at home (4.29%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hampden County, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hampden County, MA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.5% of the population of Hampden County, MA has health coverage, with 44% on employee plans, 28.3% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.977% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Massachusetts was $10,559 in 2014. This is a 2.78% increase from the previous year ($10,273).

Primary care physicians in Hampden County, MA see 1489 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.06% increase from the previous year (1459 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1110 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 101 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Plymouth County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11.1%). Additionally, Hampden County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (30.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,489 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hampden County, MA

Primary care physicians in Hampden County, MA see an average of 1,489 patients per year. This represents a 2.06% increase from the previous year (1,459 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hampden County, MA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

$10,559

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Massachusetts

$5,302

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,922

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,899

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Massachusetts (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.78%, from $10,273 to $10,559.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.52%

Uninsured

44%

Employer Coverage

28.3%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

0.977%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hampden County, MA grew by 15.5% from 3.05% to 3.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hampden County, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.