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Northampton

Pennsylvania · 10,395 residents · 2.471 sq mi
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Northampton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,428. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $167,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,395
+11%since 2000
from 9,405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,207 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+5%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Northampton
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,428
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,982 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,467
+77%since 2000
from $19,516 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,029
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(9,130)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(164)
Asian0.4%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(581)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(8,731)
Black2.7%(279)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(965)
Asian0.8%(84)
Other2.8%(293)
Diversity Score34.8%(3,617)
Diversity Score
35
+463%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+81%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northampton, Pennsylvania?

Northampton, Pennsylvania has about 10,395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northampton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Northampton, Pennsylvania earns about $70,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northampton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Northampton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $167,400, and the typical rent is about $1,029 a month.

How educated are people in Northampton, Pennsylvania?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Northampton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northampton, Pennsylvania?

About 9.3% of people in Northampton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northampton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Northampton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,678 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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