County record · fips 25013 · Massachusetts
HampdenMA
Democratic ×10 since 1988all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Massachusetts and national vote
2024 result
D+9.1
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
22–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1892
R+0.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | +46.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | -45.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -38.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1960 | +37.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1900 | +31.9 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
462,815
College (BA+)
29%
Median income
$71,306
2024 dollars
Non-white
41%
Rural
10%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Hartford, CT · Litchfield, CT · Tolland, CT · Berkshire, MA · Hampshire, MA · Worcester, MA