Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90,560 | — | #668 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,583 | -19.4% | #2,034 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.5 years | +14.4% | #833 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $162,400 | -42.4% | #1,975 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $806 | -30.7% | #2,058 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | -0.1% | #1,419 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Northumberland County has a population of 90,560, making it the #668 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Northumberland County is $60,583, ranking #2,034 out of 3,222 counties — 19.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Northumberland County is $162,400 (-42.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $806/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.5%.
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94.9% of residents in Northumberland County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 90,560, making it the 668th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Northumberland County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Northumberland County is $60,583, which ranks #2,034 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Northumberland County is $162,400, 42.4% below the national median. Renters in Northumberland County pay a median gross rent of $806 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Northumberland County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.9 min.
Northumberland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Northumberland 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.