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Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Northampton County had 324,411 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). It holds 50 places (21 cities, villages and boroughs, 17 towns and townships and 12 census-designated) and 74 census tracts. GEOID 42095.
Northampton County is one of the 4 counties of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
324,411
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 312,951 · ACS 2020-2024: 318,580
Median household income
$89,184
±$2,135 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$308,600
±$5,192 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,395
±$31 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Northampton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 312,951 residents in Northampton County. The Census Bureau estimates 324,411 for July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 318,580 over 370 square miles of land.
| Measure | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 318,580 | 13,018,639 | +15,771 |
| Households | 122,624±772 | 5,274,853 | +8,439 |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.02 | 2.39 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 129,448±166 | 5,806,452 | +6,289 |
Northampton County's population since 2000
From 267,066 in 2000 to 324,411 in 2025: up 21.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Northampton County?
Northampton County holds 50 places: 21 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 17 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 12 census-designated places. The largest is Bethlehem with 79,644 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bethlehem | 75,781 | $68,879 |
|---|---|---|
| Easton | 28,127 | $69,348 |
| Bethlehem Township | 25,868 | $119,050 |
| Palmer Township | 22,317 | $116,014 |
| Forks Township, Northampton County | 16,074 | $110,190 |
| Hanover Township, Northampton County | 11,783 | $107,458 |
| Lower Saucon Township | 11,094 | $124,892 |
| Lehigh Township, Northampton County | 10,774 | $89,741 |
| Northampton | 10,395 | $90,762 |
| Moore Township | 9,322 | $102,789 |
| Bushkill Township | 8,482 | $120,522 |
| Wilson | 8,259 | $82,902 |
| Upper Nazareth Township | 8,127 | $121,969 |
| Middletown, Northampton County | 7,529 | $97,607 |
| Lower Nazareth Township | 6,922 | $125,995 |
| Chestnut Hill | 6,689 | $124,089 |
| Williams Township, Northampton County | 6,581 | $116,250 |
| Upper Mount Bethel Township | 6,439 | $82,009 |
| Plainfield Township | 6,263 | $87,230 |
| Hellertown | 6,132 | $72,813 |
| Nazareth | 6,053 | $56,855 |
| Allen Township | 5,456 | $102,865 |
| Bangor | 5,187 | $70,076 |
| Washington Township, Northampton County | 5,148 | $86,442 |
| East Allen Township | 5,013 | $98,191 |
| Palmer Heights | 3,734 | $99,815 |
| Pen Argyl | 3,510 | $76,096 |
| Eastlawn Gardens | 3,435 | $112,281 |
| North Catasauqua | 2,971 | $77,396 |
| Lower Mount Bethel Township | 2,921 | $84,083 |
| Freemansburg | 2,875 | $88,750 |
| Wind Gap | 2,820 | $71,375 |
| Bath | 2,808 | $72,391 |
| Old Orchard | 2,406 | $123,409 |
| Walnutport | 2,067 | $75,588 |
| CherryvilleGEOID 4213168 | 1,618 | $104,271 |
| Roseto | 1,581 | $74,625 |
| BelfastGEOID 4205152 | 1,279 | $77,647 |
| West Easton | 1,237 | $81,250 |
| Tatamy | 1,203 | $122,188 |
| East Bangor | 1,124 | $81,250 |
| RaubsvilleGEOID 4263488 | 1,079 | $90,563 |
| Morgan HillGEOID 4251008 | 1,034 | $131,950 |
| Stockertown | 919 | $109,167 |
| Martins CreekGEOID 4247896 | 664 | $78,000 |
| AckermanvilleGEOID 4200244 | 572 | $73,359 |
| Portland | 494 | $52,679 |
| Glendon | 373 | $105,833 |
| Mount BethelGEOID 4251472 | – | $53,239 |
| ChapmanGEOID 4212656 | 223 | $73,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Northampton County?
The median resident of Northampton County is 42.0 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.5%. 8.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0±0.3 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.2%±0.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.5% | 8.7% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.0%±0.3 pts | 73.0% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.7%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | +0.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±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 | 3.2%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.6%±0.5 pts | 7.7% | +0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.0%±0.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±0.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4%±0.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4%±0.4 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9%±0.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.7%±0.8 pts | 35.2% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8%±0.6 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Northampton County's 122,624 households earn less than $89,184 a year (±$2,135), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $86,728 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,184±$2,135 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $115,853±$2,894 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,736±$1,366 | $44,355 | +$2,329 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±0.7 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.9%±1.6 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3%±0.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8%±0.7 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 71.1% of Northampton County's occupied homes and renters 28.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $308,600 by its owner (±$5,192). The median renter pays $1,395 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $308,600±$5,192 | $254,500 | +$38,093 |
| Median gross rent | $1,395±$31 | $1,209 | +$68 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7%±2.5 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,957±$27 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.1%±0.9 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 129,448±166 | 5,806,452 | +6,289 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.1%±1.0 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.2%±0.8 pts | 25.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 1,050 new housing units across Northampton County in 2025 (349 single-family), 3.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Northampton County get to work?
74.6% of Northampton County's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2%±0.6 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±0.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6%±1.0 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2%±0.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4%±0.7 pts | 15.6% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min±0.7 | 26.3 min | −1.0 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 are Northampton County's census tracts?
Northampton County is divided into 74 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,734 (Tract 110) to $139,671 (Tract 102).
All 74 census tracts of Northampton County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Northampton County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 67 |
| Median household income | 6th of 67 |
| Median home value | 6th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 55th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 67 |
| Median age | 44th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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