Hampden Public RecordsMaine

Hampden city, located in Penobscot County, Maine, has a population of approximately 7,700 as of the 2020 Census. The median age is about 43 years. The gender distribution is nearly even, with 50.4% female and 49.6% male residents. Racially, the city is predominantly White (96.2%), with small percentages of residents identifying as two or more races (2%), Asian (0.8%), Black or African American (0.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.9%).

Hampden, Penobscot, ME has a homeownership rate of about 80%, with median home values near $285,000 as of 2024—a 7% increase year-over-year. Rentals are less common, with median rents around $1,300/month. The housing market mainly features single-family homes, with some newer developments and older neighborhoods near Main Road North. Property taxes average 1.2% of assessed value, translating to roughly $3,400 annually for a median-priced home. Hampden offers suburban neighborhoods and a semi-rural atmosphere, appealing to families seeking space and good schools.

Hampden, located in Penobscot County, ME, is served by Regional School Unit 22, including Hampden Academy (grades 9-12), Wagner Middle School, and George B. Weatherbee Elementary. The high school graduation rate is approximately 92%. About 33% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. RSU 22 schools score above the state average in standardized tests (score: 81/100, Niche, 2024) and offer Advanced Placement programs. Adult education is available through the RSU 22 Adult Education program. School safety is prioritized, with low incident rates reported annually.

In Hampden, Penobscot, ME, approximately 88% of residents commute by car, with around 77% driving alone and 11% carpooling; less than 1% use public transportation. The average one-way commute time is about 22 minutes. Public transit options are limited, with most relying on private vehicles; the vehicle ownership rate is high, with over 95% of households owning at least one car. Major employment centers are in nearby Bangor, accessible via I-95 and US Route 1A, forming the backbone of Hampden’s transportation infrastructure and shaping daily commuting patterns.

Hampden, located in Penobscot County, ME, lacks its own hospital but is served by nearby facilities such as Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor (about 7 miles away) and St. Joseph Hospital. The town has several local clinics and family practices. Around 95% of Hampden’s population (approx. 7,700) is White, with a median age of 43. Common health issues mirror county trends: heart disease, diabetes, and substance use disorders. About 92% of residents have health insurance (private, Medicare, or MaineCare), and patient access is generally good due to proximity to Bangor’s healthcare network.