Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hampden, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

34,222

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.2%24,706

Asian

14.8%5,061

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%1,772

Two or More

5.1%1,749

Black

2.5%860

Other

0.2%72

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%383

High School Diploma

18.8%4,403

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%1,080

Some College (1+ yr)

7.4%1,739

Associate's Degree

9%2,109

Bachelor's Degree

30.3%7,096

Master's Degree

18.1%4,243

Professional Degree

4.2%977

Doctorate

2.6%614

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

55.3%

Graduate+

24.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$354,900

Median Renti

$1,466

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.9%10,148

Renter-Occupied

23.1%3,046

Total Units

13,637

Homeownership

76.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%357

$50K–$100K

2%203

$100K–$150K

2.4%243

$150K–$200K

5.9%603

$200K–$300K

21.1%2,144

$300K–$500K

43.8%4,444

$500K–$1M

19.9%2,017

$1M+

1.4%137

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

724

$1,250–$1,500

700

$1,500–$2,000

819

$2,000+

576

Year Built

2020 or later

2%277

2010–2019

13.3%1,812

2000–2009

15.5%2,112

1990–1999

14.4%1,963

1980–1989

15.9%2,170

1970–1979

17.6%2,394

1960–1969

9.6%1,306

1950–1959

7.8%1,070

1940–1949

1.9%254

1939 or earlier

2%279

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

48.4%6,380

Electricity

36.2%4,777

Fuel Oil

9%1,182

Bottled/LP Gas

4.7%617

Wood

0.6%77

No Fuel

0.4%54

Coal

0.4%47

Solar

0.2%31

Other

0.2%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$105,434

Mean Household Incomei

$138,730

Per Capita Incomei

$54,581

Poverty Ratei

4.9%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

17,425

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%200

$10K–$15K

0.9%114

$15K–$20K

1.5%204

$20K–$25K

2%268

$25K–$30K

2.1%280

$30K–$35K

2%264

$35K–$40K

3.4%446

$40K–$45K

3.1%409

$45K–$50K

3%395

$50K–$60K

4.8%637

$60K–$75K

9%1,186

$75K–$100K

13.4%1,774

$100K–$125K

11.6%1,533

$125K–$150K

8.3%1,101

$150K–$200K

11.3%1,494

$200K+

21.9%2,889

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

148

Avg. Tenant Renti

$569/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers71 homes87% occupied$569/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $105,434/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

65%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

33%

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

48% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,66116.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

2,094

Mexico

369

Philippines

294

China

190

Korea

167

Canada

135

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,545

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,555

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,691(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured