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Northampton

Massachusetts · 28,978 residents · 34.245 sq mi
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The short version

Northampton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,808. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $147,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,978
−1%since 1990
from 29,242 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
846 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 854 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
+11%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,808
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,097 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,022
+64%since 1990
from $14,623 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $132,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $530 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
53.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 50.6% in 1990
46.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−17%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 32.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.7%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northampton, Massachusetts?

Northampton, Massachusetts has about 28,978 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Northampton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Northampton, Massachusetts earns about $41,808 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 $147,100, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Northampton, Massachusetts?

About 46.1% 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 9.8% of people in Northampton, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northampton, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Northampton, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 264 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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