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Bangor, Pennsylvania
Bangor, borough, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Bangor had 5,118 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,187 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,163 (±16). GEOID 4204032.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,118
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,187 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,163 ±16
Median household income
$70,076
±$7,007 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$173,800
±$23,670 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,134
±$51 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Bangor and what county is it in?
Bangor is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 3,477 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bangor is in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (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 Bangor, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,118 people lived in Bangor on July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 5,187 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,163 (±16).
| Measure | Bangor | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,163 ±16 | 318,580 | −45 |
| Households | 1,986 ±237 | 122,624 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.31 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,171 ±262 | 129,448 | no clear change |
Bangor's population since 2000
From 5,319 in 2000 to 5,118 in 2025: down 3.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bangor 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 Bangor?
The median resident of Bangor is 37.7 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.1%.
| Measure | Bangor | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±3.1 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.3% ±7.6 pts | 19.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3% ±4.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Male | 44.5% ±3.4 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.1% ±5.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.4% ±5.4 pts | 72.0% | −11.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2% ±2.9 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±2.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±4.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±3.1 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.2% ±4.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.2% ±4.9 pts | 34.7% | +8.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±2.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.4% ±2.8 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Bangor earn?
Half of Bangor's 1,986 households earn less than $70,076 a year (±$7,007), against $89,184 in Northampton County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $49,315 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $20,761 after inflation. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bangor | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,076 ±$7,007 | $89,184 | +$20,761 |
| Mean household income | $90,337 ±$16,697 | $115,853 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,772 ±$8,071 | $45,736 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.5% ±4.4 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.3% ±3.9 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9% ±3.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.7% ±5.3 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.1% ±6.0 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 Bangor?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Bangor's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,800 by its owner (±$23,670). The median renter pays $1,134 a month including utilities, and 41.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bangor | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,800 ±$23,670 | $308,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,134 ±$51 | $1,395 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.9% ±15.5 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,423 ±$55 | $1,957 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7% ±6.9 pts | 71.1% | +26.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.3% ±6.9 pts | 28.9% | – |
| Housing units | 2,171 ±262 | 129,448 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.3% ±7.0 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 52.7% ±7.9 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% ±4.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
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 Bangor building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Bangor in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
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 Bangor work and get to work?
82.6% of Bangor's workers drive alone and 6.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Bangor | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.8% ±4.6 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±1.8 pts | 4.6% | −7.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 82.6% ±6.9 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±4.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2% ±3.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±3.3 | 27.0 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 Bangor?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Bangor (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $70,246 (Tract 152.03) to $73,477 (Tract 152.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 152.03Northampton County | 3,049 | $70,246 |
| Tract 152.02Northampton County | 3,476 | $73,477 |
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 Bangor) · Census block assignment files
How does Bangor compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bangor is the 4,823rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 187th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Bangor ranks 1,370th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 187th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 977th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 309th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,370th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,491st | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,509th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 779th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 777th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,239th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,817th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,459th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,572nd | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 854th | 2,156 |
Bangor's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Bangor 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 Bangor?
17 of the 57 figures for Bangor 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 Bangor 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 Bangor.