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Northampton

New York · 763 residents · 11.368 sq mi
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Northampton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,216. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $358,600. Households here earn about 87% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 144%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
763
+63%since 2000
from 468 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
67 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+4%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3116099081K2K2000201020202024Northampton
2024499
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,216
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,824
+39%since 2000
from $23,660 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+36.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$358,600
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(191)
Black44.2%(207)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(39)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score73%(342)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(262)
Black18.5%(141)
Hispanic / Latino42.5%(324)
Asian1.3%(10)
Other2.6%(20)
Diversity Score82.7%(631)
Diversity Score
83
+13%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+89%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 86.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northampton, New York?

Northampton, New York has about 763 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northampton, New York earns about $133,216 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 $358,600.

How educated are people in Northampton, New York?

About 33.6% 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 10.4% 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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