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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Northumberland

Pennsylvania · 3,860 residents · 1.61 sq mi
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Northumberland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,100. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $50,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,860
+4%vs 2000
vs 3,714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,398 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 2,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,891 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,792
−30%vs 2000
vs $18,229 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $430 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.3% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−24%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,645)
Black0.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(23)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(141)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(3,848)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(77)
Diversity Score
2
−48%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northumberland, Pennsylvania?

Northumberland, Pennsylvania has about 3,860 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Northumberland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Northumberland, Pennsylvania earns about $26,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northumberland, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Northumberland, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Northumberland, Pennsylvania?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Northumberland, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northumberland, Pennsylvania?

About 6.9% of people in Northumberland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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