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Northampton

New York · 499 residents · 11.368 sq mi
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Northampton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,421. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $393,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
499
+7%since 2000
from 468 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+26%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3116099081K2K2000201020202024Northampton
2024499
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,421
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,507
+29%since 2000
from $23,660 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
+11%since 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade44.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$393,300
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.8%
+83.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+144%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
RELATED:See current rent listings in Northampton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(191)
Black44.2%(207)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(39)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score73%(342)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(137)
Black11.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino60.5%(302)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68%(340)
Diversity Score
68
−7%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
42.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
44.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−49.4 ptssince 2011
from 86.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
60.5%
+60.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−64.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.1%
−50.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+28.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.3%
−43.8 ptssince 2016
from 90.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
53.7%
+50.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northampton, New York?

Northampton, New York has about 499 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northampton, New York?

The typical household in Northampton, New York earns about $78,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northampton, New York expensive?

In Northampton, New York, the median home is worth about $393,300.

How educated are people in Northampton, New York?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Northampton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northampton, New York?

About 8.4% of people in Northampton, New York 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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