Hampden town, Maine
Hampden town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hampden town is a geographic entity located in Penobscot County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,078. The land area covers 37.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,078 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,984 | ±244 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,295 | ±258 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,984 | ±244 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 311 | ±147 |
| Median Home Value | $301,300 | ±$37,704 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,286 | ±$317 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $111,959 | ±$12,644 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,784 | ±$5,774 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 588 | ±303 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,239 | ±328 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.2% | ±2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 8,022 (2024)
ID: 127939
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN MANAGER
106 WESTERN AVE, HAMPDEN ME 04444-1436
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COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT
GUS Population: 156,840 (2024)
ID: 166155
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
97 HAMMOND ST, BANGOR ME 04401-4996
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Hampden | PK-01 | Hampden, ME | |
| Regular School Hampden | 02-05 | Hampden, ME | |
| Regular School Hampden | 09-12 | Hampden, ME | |
| Regular School Hampden | 06-08 | Hampden, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Bangor, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Orono, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bangor, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Brewer, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brewer, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bucksport, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Beal University
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College | 6.1 mi away | 99 Farm Road, Bangor, ME, 04401 |
2079474591
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EDYTHE DYER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 269 MAIN ROAD NORTH, HAMPDEN, ME, 04444 |
(207) 862-3550
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Husson University
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College | 8.0 mi away | 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME, 04401-2929 |
2079417000
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ORRINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 15 SCHOOL STREET, ORRINGTON, ME, 04474 |
(207) 825-4938
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Empire Beauty School-Maine
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College Vocational | 8.2 mi away | 639 Broadway, Bangor, ME, 04401 |
8009204593
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GARY W. WOOLSON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 2220 WESTERN AVENUE, NEWBURGH, ME, 04444 |
(207) 234-2799
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Eastern Maine Community College
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College | 9.4 mi away | 354 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME, 04401 |
2079744600
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WINTERPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 229 MAIN STREET, WINTERPORT, ME, 04496 |
(207) 223-5540
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University of Maine-System Central Office
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College | 15.4 mi away | 15 Estabrooke Drive, Orono, ME, 04469 |
2079733205
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BREWER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 100 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BREWER, ME, 04412 |
(207) 989-7943
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BANGOR INTL AP, ME US, located 5.5 miles from Hampden town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.1° | 9.0° | 18.5° | 3.17" | 18.6" |
| February | 31.2° | 10.9° | 21.0° | 2.38" | 17.5" |
| March | 40.1° | 21.1° | 30.6° | 3.22" | 15.2" |
| April | 53.2° | 32.4° | 42.8° | 3.61" | 3.7" |
| May | 65.7° | 43.3° | 54.5° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 74.7° | 52.6° | 63.6° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.4° | 58.6° | 69.5° | 3.16" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.4° | 57.0° | 68.2° | 3.06" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.0° | 48.8° | 59.9° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.2° | 38.2° | 48.2° | 4.58" | 0.6" |
| November | 45.8° | 28.8° | 37.3° | 3.84" | 4.3" |
| December | 34.5° | 17.3° | 25.9° | 3.72" | 14.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Winterport CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Bangor city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Brewer city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Bucksport CDP | CDP | 10.8 mi | — |
| Veazie CDP | CDP | 11.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2301930795. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.