Hampden County, Massachusetts Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

29.3%

Graduate Degree

12.1%

Population 25+

320,931

Hampden County, Massachusetts Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Hampden County, Massachusetts Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.8%41,022
High School Graduate
30.3%97,344
Some College / Associate's
27.6%88,476
Bachelor's Degree
17.3%55,400
Graduate Degree
12.1%38,689

Hampden County, Massachusetts Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Hampden County, Massachusetts

Approximately 29.3% of adults in Hampden County, Massachusetts hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Hampden County, Massachusetts has increased by 5.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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