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Northampton

Massachusetts · 28,549 residents · 34.245 sq mi
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Northampton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,868. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,549
−1%since 2000
from 28,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
834 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+7%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K30K30K31K1990201020202024Northampton
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,868
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,808 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,447
+31%since 2000
from $24,022 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $647 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+50%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(24,030)
Black2.5%(700)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,928)
Asian4%(1,148)
Other3.2%(927)
Diversity Score36.6%(10,450)
Diversity Score
37
+51%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northampton, Massachusetts?

Northampton, Massachusetts has about 28,549 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northampton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Northampton, Massachusetts earns about $52,868 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 $279,000, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Northampton, Massachusetts?

About 51.8% 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 13.1% 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 693 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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