Northampton County, PA Demographics
What is the population of Northampton County?
There are 349,819 residents in Northampton County, with a median age of 45. Of this, 49.43% are males and 50.57% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.1% of the resident pool in Northampton County, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.78%. Additionally, 3.13% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 308,455 people in Northampton County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 349,819 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 172,917 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 176,902 | 0.9% |
Male Population 49.43%
Female Population 50.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 45 | 2.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 308,177 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 30,705 | 0.9% |
| Not Citizen | 10,937 | -2.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.1%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.78%
Not Citizen 3.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,109 | -20.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 15,312 | -7.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 13,024 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 8,621 | -3.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 308,455 | 1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.32%
Moved from Same County 4.42%
Moved from Same State 3.76%
Moved from Different State 2.49%
Same House as Last Year 89.01%
What are the employment statistics in Northampton County?
White-collar workers make up 77.28% of the working population in Northampton County, while blue-collar employees account for 22.72%. There are also 25,592 entrepreneurs in Northampton County (7.35% of the workforce); 242,344 workers employed in private companies (69.63%); and 35,350 people working in governmental institutions (10.16%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 268,964 | 103.6% |
| Blue Collar | 79,074 | 96.7% |
White Collar 77.28%
Blue Collar 22.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 25,592 | 94.2% |
| Private Companies | 242,344 | 101.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 35,350 | 105.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 44,752 | 107.6% |
Self Employees 7.35%
Private Companies 69.63%
Governmental Workers 10.16%
Not for Profit Companies 12.86%
How many households are there in Northampton County?
There are a total of 135,918 households in Northampton County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.3% of these Northampton County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.7%. Additionally, 27.37% of households have children and 72.63% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 135,918 | 1.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -22.8% |
| Family Households | 90,112 | 1.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 45,806 | 0.6% |
Family Households 66.3%
Non-Family Households 33.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 37,200 | -0.0% |
| Households without Children | 98,718 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 27.37%
Households without Children 72.63%
What are the median and average incomes in Northampton County?
The average annual household income in Northampton County is $105,264, while the median household income sits at $79,700 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $95,481, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $110,026. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $59,993 and $60,888, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $105,264 | 4.5% |
| Median Household Income | $79,700 | -0.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 30,503 | -4.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 302,307 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Northampton County?
There are 143,675 housing units in Northampton County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1966. Of the 135,918 occupied housing units in Northampton County, 70.16% are owner-occupied, while 29.84% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.15% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $271,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,338 per month in Northampton County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 143,675 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1966 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 39,264 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7,154 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15,754 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,297 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16,092 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14,268 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14,075 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16,289 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 7,769 | 4.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 713 | 154.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 135,918 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 95,365 | 1.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 40,553 | -0.0% |
Owner Occupied 70.16%
Renter Occupied 29.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 58,313 | -0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 37,052 | 5.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $271,600 | 5.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $244,400 | 7.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,338 | 3.9% |
With Mortgage 61.15%
Without Mortgage 38.85%
What is the level of education in Northampton County?
Approximately 37.76% of the population in Northampton County holds a high school degree (that's 106,405 residents), while 19.88% have attained a college certificate (56,019 locals) and 19.63% have a bachelor's degree (55,312 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,011 | -9.7% |
| Some High School | 106,405 | -1.3% |
| Some College | 56,019 | -11.5% |
| Associate Degree | 25,442 | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 55,312 | 4.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 32,591 | 4.3% |
No High School 2.13%
Some High School 37.76%
Some College 19.88%
Associate Degree 9.03%
Bachelor's Degree 19.63%
Graduate Degree 11.57%
What is the marital status of Northampton County residents?
A total of 100,156 people in Northampton County have never been married (which represents 33.36% of the total population), while 147,627 of them are wedded (49.18%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 5,106 (1.7%) and 28,218 (9.4%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 100,156 | 1.4% |
| Married | 147,627 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5,106 | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 19,083 | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 28,218 | -0.5% |
Never Married 33.36%
Married 49.18%
Separated 1.7%
Widowed 6.36%
Divorced 9.4%
What are the most common means of transportation in Northampton County?
The top three means of transportation people in Northampton County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 141,198 residents commute by car, 3,309 prefer going to work by walking and 1,808 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 141,198 | -0.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,808 | -11.9% |
| Railroad | 142 | -17.0% |
| Ferryboat | 4 | -91.1% |
| Bicycle | 453 | 24.8% |
| Motorcycle | 71 | 121.9% |
| TaxiCab | 382 | 100.0% |
| Walk | 3,309 | -6.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Northampton County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18013 | 17,805 | 6,784 | $76,116 | $109,681 |
| 18014 | 12,474 | 4,621 | $75,762 | $97,004 |
| 18015 | 34,259 | 11,881 | $58,470 | $101,458 |
| 18017 | 40,463 | 16,376 | $88,946 | $110,798 |
| 18018 | 32,253 | 14,076 | $71,968 | $99,137 |
| 18020 | 21,144 | 7,700 | $122,610 | $144,011 |
| 18032 | 9,459 | 3,994 | $79,700 | $94,544 |
| 18035 | 21 | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| 18038 | 3,459 | 1,474 | $111,515 | $107,816 |
| 18040 | 17,183 | 6,643 | $108,994 | $137,580 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.