2023 ACS Census Data · Population 315,927
Northampton County is a large county in Pennsylvania with a population of 315,927. The median household income is $86,687, 33% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.8%, median home value is $285,000, and 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 40% above the national average.
Population
315,927
2023 estimate
Rank #229 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$86,687
Household
Rank #318 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$285,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #551 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
33.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #494 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
14.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
25% above Pennsylvania avg·33% above national avg
Poverty Rate
25% above Pennsylvania avg·42% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% above Pennsylvania avg·9% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$44,837
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
42% above Pennsylvania avg·36% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
39% above Pennsylvania avg·44% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Pennsylvania avg·3% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% below Pennsylvania avg·17% below national avg
Housing Units
128,612
Households
121,496
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,930
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
31% above Pennsylvania avg·40% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Pennsylvania avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.1%
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