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Northumberland County

Pennsylvania · 91,647 residents · 457.678 sq mi
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Northumberland County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,273. Population has declined 3% 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 $119,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
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
91,647
−3%since 2000
from 94,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+9%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
90K92K94K96K97K1990201020202024Northumberland County
202491K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,273
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,314 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,365
+66%since 2000
from $16,489 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(91,314)
Black1.5%(1,397)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,041)
Asian0.2%(206)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(6,517)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(81,689)
Black2.6%(2,392)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(4,151)
Asian0.5%(444)
Other1.9%(1,758)
Diversity Score22.6%(20,717)
Segregation Score36.7%(33,635)
Diversity Score
23
+228%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania?

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania has about 91,647 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania earns about $49,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northumberland County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $119,800, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% of people in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northumberland County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,124 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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