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County record · fips 25015 · Massachusetts

HampshireMA

Democratic ×17 since 1960all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Massachusetts and national vote
2024 result
D+43.2
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
21–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1948
D+1.9
this countyMassachusettsnational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1896-54.6 ptsRepublicans
1928+41.6 ptsDemocrats
1960+38.2 ptsDemocrats
1964+33.5 ptsDemocrats
1900+28.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
162,028
College (BA+)
52%
Median income
$87,001
2024 dollars
Non-white
20%
Rural
29%
Age 65+
19%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Berkshire, MA · Franklin, MA · Hampden, MA · Worcester, MA