Census tract · Northampton County
Census Tract 107, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Census Tract 107, GEOID 42095010700, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, entirely within Bethlehem. 4,983 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±529); the 2020 Census counted 4,983.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,983
±529 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,983
Median household income
$67,993
±$19,657 (90% margin)
Northampton County: $89,184
Median home value
$199,800
±$22,416 (90% margin)
Northampton County: $308,600
Median gross rent
$1,542
±$142 (90% margin)
Northampton County: $1,395
Where is Census Tract 107?
Census Tract 107 is one of 74 census tracts in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.44 square miles of land, 11,403 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 42095010700, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 100% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 107: Tract 91 in Lehigh County ($75,525), Tract 103 ($108,443), Tract 106.02 ($67,974) and Tract 108 ($44,071). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 107?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 107's population at 4,983 (±529) in 1,591 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,983 residents and 1,834 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 107 | Bethlehem |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,983 ±529 | 77,956 |
| Households | 1,591 ±194 | 31,052 |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.25 | 2.30 |
| Housing units | 1,600 ±194 | 32,348 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 107?
The median resident of Census Tract 107 is 30.2 years old; 12.4% are under 18 and 10.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.5%. 10.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 107 | Bethlehem |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.2 ±2.3 | 36.1 |
| Under 18 years | 12.4% ±3.0 pts | 17.2% |
| 65 years and over | 10.1% ±2.2 pts | 18.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.5% ±6.2 pts | 28.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.7% ±7.5 pts | 56.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.4% ±5.4 pts | 8.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.4 pts | 2.8% |
| 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 | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 3.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 10.9% ±5.0 pts | 10.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.7% ±7.0 pts | 23.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±2.3 pts | 5.2% |
| With a disability | 10.4% ±3.1 pts | 15.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9% ±5.0 pts | 6.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1% ±3.5 pts | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.1% ±7.3 pts | 36.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±3.0 pts | 14.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.7% ±5.1 pts | 84.1% |
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 Census Tract 107 earn?
Half of the 1,591 households in Census Tract 107 earn less than $67,993 a year (±$19,657), against $89,184 across Northampton County: 59th highest of the county's 74 tracts with a reliable estimate. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 107 | Bethlehem |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,993 ±$19,657 | $68,879 |
| Mean household income | $72,010 ±$9,061 | $96,317 |
| Per capita income | $24,709 ±$3,200 | $41,031 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.9% ±8.0 pts | 15.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.9% ±19.6 pts | 23.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.0% ±10.6 pts | 19.0% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±3.3 pts | 93.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6% ±5.5 pts | 88.5% |
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 Census Tract 107?
Owners occupy 38.8% of Census Tract 107's occupied homes and renters 61.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $199,800 by its owner (±$22,416). The median renter pays $1,542 a month including utilities, and 50.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 107 | Bethlehem |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $199,800 ±$22,416 | $260,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,542 ±$142 | $1,382 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.3% ±14.5 pts | 41.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,488 ±$113 | $1,721 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 38.8% ±8.2 pts | 49.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 61.2% ±8.2 pts | 50.1% |
| Housing units | 1,600 ±194 | 32,348 |
| Single-family detached homes | 17.3% ±6.0 pts | 36.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 3.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 66.5% ±10.1 pts | 31.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.1% ±5.8 pts | 10.7% |
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 do people in Census Tract 107 get to work?
60.0% of Census Tract 107's workers drive alone and 16.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.9%.
| Measure | Tract 107 | Bethlehem |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5% ±6.4 pts | 61.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% ±5.0 pts | 6.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 60.0% ±9.4 pts | 66.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.1% ±10.3 pts | 7.2% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% |
| Walked | 7.5% ±2.7 pts | 3.4% |
| Worked from home | 16.6% ±4.7 pts | 17.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min ±2.2 | 22.1 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
How does Census Tract 107 compare with the other tracts in Northampton County?
Among Northampton County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 107 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Northampton County | In Bethlehem |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 74 | 3rd of 19 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 74 | 3rd of 19 |
| Median household income | 59th of 74 | 10th of 19 |
| Per capita income | 68th of 73 | 14th of 18 |
| Median home value | 63rd of 72 | 17th of 18 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 69 | 9th of 18 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 49 | 6th of 16 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th of 73 | 13th of 18 |
| Median age | 70th of 74 | 17th of 19 |
| Owner-occupied share | 64th of 72 | 13th of 18 |
The tracts next to it on Northampton County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 157 | 56th | $71,375±$19,365 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 101 | 57th | $70,377±$14,834 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 152.03 | 58th | $70,246±$13,951 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 107 | 59th | $67,993±$19,657 |
| Tract 106.02 | 60th | $67,974±$18,020 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 168.02 | 61st | $67,008±$22,338 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 179.01 | 62nd | $61,935±$5,888 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 107?
Every figure for Census Tract 107 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections