Northampton County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Northampton County, Pennsylvania has a population of 315,927, the 13th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $86,687 and the median home value is $285,000. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Northampton County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 43 | National average: 60
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Northampton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem city | 77,069 | $66,443 | 15.8% | $236,500 |
| Easton city | 29,079 | $63,775 | 17.9% | $169,200 |
| Northampton borough | 10,366 | $82,719 | 7.1% | $225,400 |
| Wilson borough | 8,196 | $80,928 | 11.2% | $191,800 |
| Hellertown borough | 6,119 | $76,657 | 5.5% | $242,500 |
| Nazareth borough | 6,032 | $57,551 | 15.9% | $236,900 |
| Bangor borough | 5,158 | $63,542 | 10.3% | $167,100 |
| Pen Argyl borough | 3,489 | $79,948 | 15.5% | $172,100 |
| Wind Gap borough | 3,202 | $74,803 | 4.7% | $201,800 |
| Freemansburg borough | 2,871 | $96,696 | 8.0% | $205,200 |
| Bath borough | 2,829 | $73,681 | 17.2% | $228,500 |
| Walnutport borough | 1,981 | $74,091 | 15.1% | $198,800 |
| Roseto borough | 1,623 | $78,594 | 9.2% | $199,300 |
| Tatamy borough | 1,412 | $111,696 | 1.2% | $292,900 |
| East Bangor borough | 1,192 | $72,500 | 13.6% | $181,800 |
| West Easton borough | 1,158 | $75,000 | 8.1% | $214,700 |
| Stockertown borough | 730 | $107,708 | 7.8% | $303,800 |
| Portland borough | 695 | $71,667 | 21.0% | $258,600 |
| Glendon borough | 326 | $97,917 | 5.5% | $197,900 |
| Chapman borough | 191 | $70,357 | 6.3% | $218,800 |
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Population Overview
Northampton County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 315,927. It is the 13th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Northampton County is 42.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Northampton County is $86,687. This is 14% higher than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $285,000. Housing costs are 19% higher than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Northampton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.9% vs 8.4%).
Education
33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Northampton County, Pennsylvania?
Northampton County has a population of 315,927, making it the 13th most populous county in Pennsylvania.
What is the median income in Northampton County?
The median household income in Northampton County is $86,687 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.
How many cities are in Northampton County, Pennsylvania?
Northampton County contains 20 Census-designated places.