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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Northampton

Massachusetts · 29,242 residents · 34.245 sq mi
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Northampton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $132,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

29,242
+1%vs 2000
vs 28,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
854 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,097
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,808 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,623
−39%vs 2000
vs $24,022 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$132,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $147,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$530
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $647 in 2000
US average: $450
50.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.5% in 2000
49.4% rent
4.3
+21%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(25,433)
Black1.9%(544)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,518)
Asian3.1%(897)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.2%(7,004)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(27,286)
Black1.5%(444)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(999)
Asian2.8%(825)
Other2.3%(687)
Diversity Score22.9%(6,701)
23
−5%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.9%
−13.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.9%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.4%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Northampton, Massachusetts?

Northampton, Massachusetts has about 29,242 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Northampton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Northampton, Massachusetts earns about $31,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northampton, Massachusetts expensive?

In Northampton, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $132,200, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Northampton, Massachusetts?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Northampton, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northampton, Massachusetts?

About 11.5% of people in Northampton, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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