Northampton County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 318,580 | — | #230 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,184 | +18.7% | #321 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,504 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $308,600 | +9.5% | #583 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,395 | +19.9% | #321 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | -30.5% | #521 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Northampton County has a population of 318,580, making it the #230 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Northampton County is $89,184, ranking #321 out of 3,222 counties — 18.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.8% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Northampton County is $308,600 (+9.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,395/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.1%.
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95.6% of residents in Northampton County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Northampton County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 318,580, making it the 230th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Northampton County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Northampton County is $89,184, which ranks #321 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Northampton County is $308,600, 9.5% above the national median. Renters in Northampton County pay a median gross rent of $1,395 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Northampton County, 34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.3 min.
Northampton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.7%).
All data for Northampton County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.