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Northampton County

Pennsylvania · 312,951 residents · 369.787 sq mi
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Northampton County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,088. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
312,951
+17%since 2000
from 267,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
846 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+11%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
240K261K283K304K326K1990201020202024Northampton County
2024319K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,088
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,339
+74%since 2000
from $21,399 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,106
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $576 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+17%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(235,666)
Black2.6%(6,886)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(17,868)
Asian1.4%(3,610)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(66,054)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(228,373)
Black5.6%(17,429)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(44,597)
Asian3.2%(9,892)
Other2.4%(7,624)
Diversity Score53%(165,900)
Segregation Score39.8%(124,485)
Diversity Score
53
+114%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northampton County, Pennsylvania?

Northampton County, Pennsylvania has about 312,951 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northampton County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Northampton County, Pennsylvania earns about $73,088 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northampton County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Northampton County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $223,800, and the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Northampton County, Pennsylvania?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Northampton County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northampton County, Pennsylvania?

About 8.6% of people in Northampton County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northampton County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Northampton County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65,846 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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