Hampshire County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 152,251 people, with a population density of about 287.81 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 529.00 square miles (1,370.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Northampton, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Amherst.
Geographically, Hampshire County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Middlefield 1,677 ft and its lowest point at Plainfield 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.