Borough · Pennsylvania
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Northampton, borough, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Northampton had 10,570 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,395 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,400 (±47). GEOID 4254696.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,570
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,395 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,400 ±47
Median household income
$90,762
±$13,403 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$235,200
±$15,471 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,174
±$121 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Northampton and what county is it in?
Northampton is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 4,207 residents per square mile in 2020.
Northampton 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 Northampton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,570 people lived in Northampton on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 10,395 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,400 (±47).
| Measure | Northampton | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,400 ±47 | 318,580 | +553 |
| Households | 4,291 ±219 | 122,624 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.12 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,841 ±270 | 129,448 | +633 |
Northampton's population since 2000
From 9,405 in 2000 to 10,570 in 2025: up 12.4%. 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 43.0 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.7%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Northampton | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±3.7 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.0% ±2.2 pts | 19.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9% ±3.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±3.2 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.7% ±2.4 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.7% ±3.5 pts | 72.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2% ±1.6 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.4% ±3.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9% ±2.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2% ±3.0 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6% ±1.7 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.2% ±4.2 pts | 34.7% | +8.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1% ±2.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±3.3 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.9 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 Northampton earn?
Half of Northampton's 4,291 households earn less than $90,762 a year (±$13,403), against $89,184 in Northampton County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,192 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $16,570 after inflation. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Northampton | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,762 ±$13,403 | $89,184 | +$16,570 |
| Mean household income | $103,255 ±$14,272 | $115,853 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,232 ±$5,950 | $45,736 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7% ±2.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.2% ±4.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9% ±3.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±2.5 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9% ±4.2 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 Northampton?
Owners occupy 70.4% of Northampton's occupied homes and renters 29.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $235,200 by its owner (±$15,471). The median renter pays $1,174 a month including utilities, and 36.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Northampton | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $235,200 ±$15,471 | $308,600 | +$20,321 |
| Median gross rent | $1,174 ±$121 | $1,395 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.2% ±12.5 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,620 ±$144 | $1,957 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.4% ±6.8 pts | 71.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.6% ±6.8 pts | 28.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,841 ±270 | 129,448 | +633 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.1% ±9.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.9% ±5.0 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 49.5% ±5.6 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.7% ±3.7 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 Northampton building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Northampton 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 Northampton work and get to work?
73.5% of Northampton's workers drive alone and 13.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Northampton | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.0% ±4.0 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±2.5 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.5% ±6.3 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±3.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.9% ±3.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.0% ±4.4 pts | 14.4% | +8.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min ±2.6 | 27.0 min | +3.1 min |
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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Northampton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $84,554 (Tract 162.01) to $103,804 (Tract 162.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 162.01Northampton County | 5,368 | $84,554 |
| Tract 162.02Northampton County | 5,032 | $103,804 |
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 Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Northampton is the 3,089th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 64th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Northampton ranks 644th 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 | 64th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 449th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 211th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 644th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 766th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 964th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 719th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 1,111th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,021st | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,206th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,545th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 803rd | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 737th | 2,156 |
Northampton's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, 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?
15 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.