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Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Northumberland County had 89,920 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 50 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs, 23 towns and townships and 14 census-designated) and 25 census tracts. GEOID 42097.
Northumberland County is one of the 2 counties of the Sunbury, PA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
89,920
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 91,647 · ACS 2020-2024: 90,560
Median household income
$60,583
±$1,488 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$162,400
±$5,611 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$806
±$37 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Northumberland County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 91,647 residents in Northumberland County. The Census Bureau estimates 89,920 for July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 90,560 over 458 square miles of land.
| Measure | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 90,560 | 13,018,639 | −1,201 |
| Households | 37,886±421 | 5,274,853 | −1,189 |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.03 | 2.39 | +0.05 |
| Housing units | 43,395±52 | 5,806,452 | −2,070 |
Northumberland County's population since 2000
From 94,556 in 2000 to 89,920 in 2025: down 4.9%. 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 Northumberland County?
Northumberland County holds 50 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 23 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 14 census-designated places. The largest is Coal Township with 9,721 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Coal Township | 10,139 | $51,010 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunbury | 9,719 | $51,028 |
| Shamokin | 6,942 | $39,690 |
| Milton | 6,609 | $54,577 |
| Mount Carmel | 5,725 | $53,021 |
| Delaware Township, Northumberland County | 4,303 | $75,042 |
| Ralpho Township | 4,186 | $120,386 |
| Northumberland | 3,911 | $66,477 |
| Point Township | 3,832 | $70,694 |
| Kulpmont | 2,758 | $49,785 |
| West Chillisquaque Township | 2,597 | $51,304 |
| Mount Carmel Township | 2,500 | $71,339 |
| Upper Augusta Township | 2,478 | $68,750 |
| Shamokin Township | 2,373 | $95,000 |
| Rockefeller Township | 2,362 | $90,903 |
| Edgewood, Northumberland County | 2,286 | $45,759 |
| Watsontown | 2,237 | $60,051 |
| Elysburg | 2,152 | $121,511 |
| Fairview-Ferndale | 2,075 | $43,359 |
| Riverside, Northumberland County | 2,040 | $83,750 |
| Lewis Township, Northumberland County | 1,944 | $76,484 |
| Turbot Township | 1,815 | $72,000 |
| Zerbe Township | 1,802 | $58,287 |
| Trevorton | 1,759 | $59,167 |
| Lower Mahanoy Township | 1,626 | $69,904 |
| DewartGEOID 4219048 | 1,385 | $79,542 |
| Marshallton (Northumberland County) | 1,348 | $52,411 |
| Rush Township, Northumberland County | 1,199 | $91,771 |
| Lower Augusta Township | 1,042 | $74,688 |
| Jackson Township, Northumberland County | 898 | $67,981 |
| Kapp HeightsGEOID 4238744 | 877 | $54,797 |
| Montandon | 873 | $52,500 |
| Jordan Township, Northumberland County | 783 | $87,031 |
| Washington Township, Northumberland County | 753 | $81,458 |
| Atlas | 732 | $51,522 |
| Turbotville | 677 | $101,406 |
| East Chillisquaque Township | 676 | $75,000 |
| Upper Mahanoy Township | 648 | $76,806 |
| East Cameron Township | 626 | $67,500 |
| Marion Heights | 560 | $52,569 |
| West Cameron Township | 497 | $75,000 |
| Tharptown (Uniontown)GEOID 4276432 | 487 | $64,286 |
| Dalmatia | 475 | $54,583 |
| RanshawGEOID 4263416 | 455 | $53,349 |
| Little Mahanoy Township | 425 | $71,500 |
| Herndon | 347 | $75,000 |
| Snydertown, Northumberland County | 325 | $72,500 |
| McEwensvilleGEOID 4246120 | 293 | $74,500 |
| Locust GapGEOID 4244240 | – | not published |
| StrongGEOID 4274864 | 106 | not published |
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 Northumberland County?
The median resident of Northumberland County is 44.5 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.2%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5±0.2 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3%±0.2 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% | 8.7% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.7%±0.5 pts | 73.0% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.3 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| 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 | 2.6%±0.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±0.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9%±0.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±0.8 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.3%±0.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.4%±0.9 pts | 35.2% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±0.5 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.2 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 Northumberland County earn?
Half of Northumberland County's 37,886 households earn less than $60,583 a year (±$1,488), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $59,899 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,583±$1,488 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,529±$2,212 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,575±$955 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6%±1.5 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.3%±3.0 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.6%±1.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.1%±1.2 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 Northumberland County?
Owners occupy 75.5% of Northumberland County's occupied homes and renters 24.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $162,400 by its owner (±$5,611). The median renter pays $806 a month including utilities, and 33.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $162,400±$5,611 | $254,500 | +$17,917 |
| Median gross rent | $806±$37 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.3%±3.6 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,300±$41 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.5%±1.5 pts | 69.3% | +4.7 pts |
| Housing units | 43,395±52 | 5,806,452 | −2,070 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1%±2.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.1%±1.4 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.1%±1.5 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 Northumberland County building?
Builders took permits for 31 new housing units across Northumberland County in 2025 (31 single-family), 0.3 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 Northumberland County get to work?
76.3% of Northumberland County's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5%±1.0 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±0.7 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3%±1.6 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±1.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9%±1.1 pts | 15.6% | +6.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min±1.1 | 26.3 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 are Northumberland County's census tracts?
Northumberland County is divided into 25 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,028 (Tract 815) to $106,167 (Tract 808).
All 25 census tracts of Northumberland 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 Northumberland County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 32nd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 67 |
| Median household income | 56th of 67 |
| Median home value | 46th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 50th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53rd of 67 |
| Median age | 25th 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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