Hampden County, Massachusetts
Hampden County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2020 census, the population was 465,825.[1] The county seat is Springfield.[2]
Hampden County, Massachusetts | |
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Location in the state of Massachusetts | |
Massachusetts's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | February 1812 |
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Seat | Springfield |
Largest City | Springfield |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
634 sq mi (1,642 km²) 617 sq mi (1,598 km²) 17 sq mi (44 km²), 2.7% |
Population - (2020) - Density |
465,825 755/sq mi (292/km²) |
Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Named for: John Hampden |
Hampden County, Massachusetts Media
Hampden County Memorial Bridge over the Connecticut, connecting Springfield/West Springfield, c. 1945
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Hampden County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.