City · Massachusetts
Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, city, in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Northampton had 31,047 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 29,571 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,962 (±29). GEOID 2546330.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,047
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,571 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,962 ±29
Median household income
$80,288
±$6,084 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$429,700
±$16,777 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,439
±$75 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Northampton and what county is it in?
Northampton is a city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It covers 34.2 square miles of land, 864 residents per square mile in 2020.
Northampton is in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Northampton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 31,047 people lived in Northampton on July 1, 2025, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 29,571 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,962 (±29).
| Measure | Northampton | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,962 ±29 | 162,028 | +2,446 |
| Households | 13,467 ±356 | 62,114 | +2,175 |
| Average household size | 2.03 ±0.05 | 2.24 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 14,192 ±382 | 66,786 | +2,127 |
Northampton's population since 2000
From 28,978 in 2000 to 31,047 in 2025: up 7.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Northampton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Northampton?
The median resident of Northampton is 41.3 years old; 16.0% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.2%. 7.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Northampton | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 ±2.2 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.0% ±1.4 pts | 14.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4% ±1.8 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 42.9% ±1.6 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2% ±1.9 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.6% ±2.4 pts | 80.3% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±0.7 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±1.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.9% ±1.2 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.7% ±2.1 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±0.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±1.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9% ±1.1 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 62.7% ±2.9 pts | 51.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 35.8% ±2.4 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.3% ±2.0 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Northampton earn?
Half of Northampton's 13,467 households earn less than $80,288 a year (±$6,084), against $87,001 in Hampshire County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $81,868 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Northampton | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,288 ±$6,084 | $87,001 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $114,492 ±$8,545 | $117,323 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,705 ±$3,623 | $45,568 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4% ±2.3 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.5% ±6.0 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.6% ±2.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±1.3 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4% ±1.6 pts | 92.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Northampton?
Owners occupy 57.3% of Northampton's occupied homes and renters 42.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $429,700 by its owner (±$16,777). The median renter pays $1,439 a month including utilities, and 44.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Northampton | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $429,700 ±$16,777 | $390,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,439 ±$75 | $1,388 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.6% ±5.7 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,353 ±$128 | $2,256 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.3% ±2.6 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.7% ±2.6 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 14,192 ±382 | 66,786 | +2,127 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.4% ±2.4 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±1.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 41.0% ±3.3 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.2% ±1.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Northampton building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units in Northampton in 2025 (22 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Northampton work and get to work?
57.4% of Northampton's workers drive alone and 24.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Northampton | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8% ±2.3 pts | 61.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±1.4 pts | 5.0% | +1.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 57.4% ±3.7 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±1.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.8% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Walked | 8.2% ±1.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.1% ±3.5 pts | 18.4% | +14.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min ±1.5 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Northampton?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Northampton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $62,875 (Tract 8216.02) to $101,728 (Tract 8222).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8222Hampshire County | 5,514 | $101,728 |
| Tract 8219.03Hampshire County | 4,546 | $36,411 |
| Tract 8217Hampshire County | 4,114 | $93,234 |
| Tract 8216.01Hampshire County | 3,990 | $83,647 |
| Tract 8216.02Hampshire County | 3,825 | $62,875 |
| Tract 8219.04Hampshire County | 3,341 | $96,060 |
| Tract 8219.01Hampshire County | 3,299 | $90,550 |
| Tract 8220Hampshire County | 2,333 | $89,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Northampton) · Census block assignment files
How does Northampton compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Northampton is the 1,327th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 44th-most populous of 58 in Massachusetts.
Northampton ranks 375th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 44th | 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 29th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 216th | 461 |
| Median household income | 375th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 306th | 460 |
| Median home value | 319th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 244th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 94th | 459 |
| Median age | 361st | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 409th | 460 |
| Work from home | 117th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 413th | 459 |
Northampton's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Northampton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Northampton?
6 of the 57 figures for Northampton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Northampton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Northampton.