Northampton County, PA

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2023 Population

315,927

0.518% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0.239% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.76%

4.69% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$86,687

5.46% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$285,000

7.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

156,857

0.616% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Northampton County, PA had a population of 316k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $86,687. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Northampton County, PA grew from 314,299 to 315,927, a 0.518% increase and its median household income grew from $82,201 to $86,687, a 5.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northampton County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.64%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.32%), Other (Hispanic) (4.83%), and White (Hispanic) (3.68%).

None of the households in Northampton County, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Northampton County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northampton County, PA are Lehigh University (2,137 degrees awarded in 2022), Northampton County Area Community College (1,408 degrees), and Lafayette College (851 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Northampton County, PA was $285,000, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

Most people in Northampton County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Northampton County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Northampton County, PA borders Warren County, NJ, Bucks County, PA, Carbon County, PA, Lehigh County, PA, and Monroe County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Northampton County, PA is home to a population of 316k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.36% of Northampton County, PA residents were born outside of the country (26.4k people).

In 2023, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (231k people) in Northampton County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.8k Two+ (Hispanic) and 16.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%

2023 Citizenship

96.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of Northampton County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Northampton County, PA was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northampton County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northampton County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
231k ± 604
Two+ (Hispanic)
17.8k ± 1.76k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.8k ± 780

14.9%

Hispanic Population

47.1k people

14.9% of the people in Northampton County, PA are hispanic (47.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northampton County, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

8.36%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

26.4k people

8.21%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

25.8k people

As of 2023, 8.36% of Northampton County, PA residents (26.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northampton County, PA was 8.21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northampton County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,161 ± 485
Gulf War (2001-)
2,665 ± 419
Gulf War (1990s)
2,224 ± 354

Northampton County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northampton County, PA employs 157k people. The largest industries in Northampton County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,395 people), Manufacturing (20,898 people), and Educational Services (17,922 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($225,572), Utilities ($102,331), and Public Administration ($73,355).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

157k

2023 Value

± 3,200

0.616%

1 Year growth

± 2.82%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Northampton County, PA grew at a rate of 0.616%, from 156k employees to 157k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northampton County, PA, are Management Occupations (16,307 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,924 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,540 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northampton County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

157k

2023 Value

± 3,200

0.616%

1 Year growth

± 2.82%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Northampton County, PA grew at a rate of 0.616%, from 156k employees to 157k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northampton County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,395 people), Manufacturing (20,898 people), and Educational Services (17,922 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northampton County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Northampton County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,006

Median earning men ± $1,527

$41,765

Median earning women ± $756

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($91,354), Public Administration ($81,788), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,947).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($63,036), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,154), and Manufacturing ($54,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

458
Other Services (except Public Administration)
413
Construction
383
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$985k
Manufacturing
$855k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$651k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Northampton County, PA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Northampton County, PA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Northampton County, PA awarded 5,289 degrees. The student population of Northampton County, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 9,497 male students and 11,841 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northampton County, PA are White (3,320 and 68.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (624 and 12.9%), Black or African American (280 and 5.77%), and Asian (243 and 5.01%).

The largest universities in Northampton County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Lehigh University (2,137 and 40.4%), Northampton County Area Community College (1,408 and 26.6%), and Lafayette College (851 and 16.1%).

The most popular majors in Northampton County, PA are General Psychology (249 and 4.71%), General Finance (208 and 3.93%), and Computer Science (195 and 3.69%).

The median tuition cost in Northampton County, PA for private four year colleges is $58,110.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Northampton County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 39.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 21,338 (44.5% men and 55.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 21,338 students enrolled in Northampton County, PA, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,776 records, of which 55.8% were women and 44.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
175 degrees awarded
Computer Science
157 degrees awarded
General Finance
197 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northampton County, PA was General Psychology with 175 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northampton County, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lehigh University
2,137 degrees awarded
Northampton County Area Community College
1,408 degrees awarded
Lafayette College
851 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lehigh University with 2,137 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,248 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northampton County, PA, which is 0.739 times less than the 3,041 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,320 degrees mean that there were 5.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 624 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($58,110) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($3,450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Northampton County, PA was $285,000 in 2023, which is 0.939 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $265,600 to $285,000, a 7.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Northampton County, PA is 71.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Northampton County, PA have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northampton County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northampton County, PA is $86,687. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Northampton County, PA was Census Tract 169.01 with a value of $145,735, followed by Census Tract 102 and Census Tract 176.06, with respective values of $135,859 and $127,159.

In 2023, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Northampton County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.58%.

Housing

Property

$285,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,453

$86,409

Median Property Taxes

±$1,955

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northampton County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northampton County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.1%

Homeownership

2023

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.1% of the housing units in Northampton County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northampton County, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 169.01
Census Tract 102
Census Tract 176.06

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northampton County, PA was Census Tract 169.01 with a value of $145,735, followed by Census Tract 102 and Census Tract 176.06, with respective values of $135,859 and $127,159.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Northampton County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,687

Median Household Income

± $1,637

121k

Number of Households

± 2,560

In 2023, the median household income of the 121k households in Northampton County, PA grew to $86,687 from the previous year's value of $82,201.

The following chart displays the households in Northampton County, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Northampton County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)
Carpooled (6.35%)

In 2023, 76% of workers in Northampton County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northampton County, PA have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.36% of the workforce in Northampton County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northampton County, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northampton County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northampton County, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Northampton County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.58%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northampton County, PA (26.6k out of 303k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northampton County, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12.6% of the children was living in poverty in Northampton County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.8% of the population of Northampton County, PA has health coverage, with 56.3% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Northampton County, PA see 1200 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.587% increase from the previous year (1193 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1714 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,200 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Northampton County, PA

Primary care physicians in Northampton County, PA see an average of 1,200 patients per year. This represents a 0.587% increase from the previous year (1,193 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Northampton County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.16%

Uninsured

56.3%

Employer Coverage

13.1%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

0.52%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northampton County, PA grew by 0.407% from 4.14% to 4.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northampton County, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 28.5 in Northampton County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Northampton County, PA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.3% in Northampton County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Northampton County, PA.