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Northumberland

Pennsylvania · 3,804 residents · 1.61 sq mi
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Northumberland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $108,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,804
+2%since 2000
from 3,714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,363 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+3%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Northumberland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,891 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,574
+29%since 2000
from $18,229 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(3,617)
Black0.9%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(100)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other1%(37)
Diversity Score11.6%(441)
Diversity Score
12
+204%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northumberland, Pennsylvania?

Northumberland, Pennsylvania has about 3,804 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northumberland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Northumberland, Pennsylvania earns about $42,188 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 $108,300, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Northumberland, Pennsylvania?

About 22.8% 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 16.0% of people in Northumberland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northumberland, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Northumberland, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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