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Northampton

Massachusetts · 29,571 residents · 34.245 sq mi
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Northampton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,866. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $337,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,571
+2%since 2000
from 28,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
864 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+15%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K30K30K31K1990201020202024Northampton
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,866
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,808 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,950
+62%since 2000
from $24,022 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,189
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $647 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(23,054)
Black2.8%(829)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(2,697)
Asian4.4%(1,291)
Other3.5%(1,021)
Diversity Score43.8%(12,957)
Diversity Score
44
+81%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−95.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northampton, Massachusetts?

Northampton, Massachusetts has about 29,571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northampton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Northampton, Massachusetts earns about $71,866 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 $337,100, and the typical rent is about $1,189 a month.

How educated are people in Northampton, Massachusetts?

About 60.8% 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 10.9% of people in Northampton, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northampton, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Northampton, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 329 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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