2023 ACS Census Data · Population 90,925
Northumberland County is a mid-sized county in Pennsylvania with a population of 90,925. The median household income is $57,948, 11% below the national average. The poverty rate is 12.2%, median home value is $151,600, and 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 20% below the national average.
Population
90,925
2023 estimate
Rank #666 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$57,948
Household
Rank #2116 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$151,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #1977 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #2041 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.
49.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
17% below Pennsylvania avg·11% below national avg
Poverty Rate
5% below Pennsylvania avg·18% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Pennsylvania avg·1% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,241
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
24% below Pennsylvania avg·28% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
19% below Pennsylvania avg·16% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Pennsylvania avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% above Pennsylvania avg·8% above national avg
Housing Units
43,395
Households
37,581
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,256
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
26% below Pennsylvania avg·20% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Pennsylvania avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.4%
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