Agawam, Massachusetts
Agawam: City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Agawam is a city located in the county of Hampden in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,438 and a population density of 453 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,467 inhabitants.
The city was created 388 years ago in 1635.
Quick Facts about Agawam
| Population : | 28,467 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Hampden County |
| Postal code : | 01001 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 413 |
| Area : | 62.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 89 feet / 27 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1636 (388 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 08:51:11 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 453 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Agawam is located at 42°4'10"N 72°36'53"W (42.0695400, -72.6148100).
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Official website of Agawam
Demographics
The population of Agawam increased by 0.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,438 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,608 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,653 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,726 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,733 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,762 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,696 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,683 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,733 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,613 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,467 | -0.51% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,534 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,172 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,360 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,173 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 91.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 941 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,108 |
Agawam zip code is 01001.
County name: Hampden, County
fips: 25013
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,108 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $82,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,133 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $424 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $648 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,636 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,163 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 70,018 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 174,910 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 132,695 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,907 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $43,917 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,102 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 352 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,379 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 148,724 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -8.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 953 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,371 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 716 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 395 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,271 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 107 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,148 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 23.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 635.47 |
Best Things to Do in Agawam
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Other Places in Agawam
1 Agawam Town Hall
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People born in Agawam (9)
People born in Agawam, including ice hockey player Doug Janik, country musician, guitarist Charlie Aldrich, Boston Red Sox announcer Carl Beane, .
List
- Edwin Leonard (American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 17/11/1823
- Frank Rosso (American baseball player) he was born in 01/03/1921
- Frankie Arion (American professional wrestler) he was born in 22/11/1985
- Mike Martin (American basketball coach and basketball player) he was born in 04/07/1982
- Anthony Clark (American bicycle racer) he was born in 14/06/1987
- Scott Adams (American librarian) he was born in 20/11/1909
Schools in Agawam
College & universities near Agawam, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164632 | Bay Path University | Longmeadow (MA) | 01106 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Agawam, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
| WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
Other cities in Hampden County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampden County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 152,646 | The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| North Chicopee | 55,179 | A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. |
| Chicopee | 54,825 | The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Westfield | 41,094 | A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. |
| Westfield | 41,063 | A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. |
| Holyoke | 39,921 | The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. |
| West Springfield | 28,397 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts |
| Ludlow | 21,101 | Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
| East Longmeadow | 16,093 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Longmeadow | 15,624 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Wilbraham | 14,670 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Palmer | 12,174 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Southwick | 9,715 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Monson | 8,750 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Hampden | 5,154 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Brimfield | 3,679 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Agawam distances to largest Massachusetts cities
