Northampton County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Northampton County, Pennsylvania has a population of 318,580, the 13th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $89,184 and the median home value is $308,600. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Northampton County Quick Facts
How Northampton County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 315,927 | 318,580 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $86,687 | $89,184 | +2.9% |
| Median home value | $285,000 | $308,600 | +8.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Northampton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | 29,739 | $69,348 | 16.3% | $196,300 |
| Northampton | 10,400 | $90,762 | 6.7% | $235,200 |
| Wilson | 8,183 | $82,902 | 10.5% | $210,700 |
| Middletown | 7,628 | $97,607 | 8.8% | $322,000 |
| Chestnut Hill | 7,086 | $124,089 | 6.5% | $375,000 |
| Hellertown | 6,118 | $72,813 | 4.8% | $256,200 |
| Nazareth | 6,043 | $56,855 | 16.0% | $240,300 |
| Bangor | 5,163 | $70,076 | 9.5% | $173,800 |
| Eastlawn Gardens | 3,722 | $112,281 | 2.3% | $391,500 |
| Palmer Heights | 3,624 | $99,815 | 4.8% | $309,100 |
| Pen Argyl | 3,495 | $76,096 | 15.7% | $188,800 |
| Wind Gap | 3,360 | $71,375 | 5.8% | $213,800 |
| North Catasauqua | 3,014 | $77,396 | 3.4% | $254,800 |
| Freemansburg | 2,894 | $88,750 | 10.4% | $225,600 |
| Bath | 2,864 | $72,391 | 20.1% | $247,900 |
| Walnutport | 2,085 | $75,588 | 15.9% | $217,800 |
| Old Orchard | 1,910 | $123,409 | 7.0% | $381,800 |
| Tatamy | 1,464 | $122,188 | 0.8% | $310,200 |
| Roseto | 1,362 | $74,625 | 9.6% | $205,600 |
| Morgan Hill | 1,348 | $131,950 | 3.5% | $315,500 |
| East Bangor | 1,274 | $81,250 | 15.7% | $190,600 |
| West Easton | 1,245 | $81,250 | 7.2% | $209,800 |
| Cherryville | 1,159 | $104,271 | 2.8% | $366,700 |
| Belfast | 1,144 | $77,647 | 9.1% | $267,900 |
| Raubsville | 1,092 | $90,563 | 7.4% | $344,600 |
| Stockertown | 775 | $109,167 | 4.9% | $346,300 |
| Martins Creek | 662 | $78,000 | 5.3% | $241,300 |
| Portland | 546 | $52,679 | 20.0% | $266,900 |
| Glendon | 374 | $105,833 | 6.2% | $235,000 |
| Ackermanville | 240 | $73,359 | 0.0% | $274,300 |
| Chapman | 175 | $73,125 | 6.3% | $235,700 |
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Population Overview
Northampton County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 318,580. It is the 13th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 31 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 $89,184. This is 14% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $308,600. Housing costs are 21% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 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 72.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.5% vs 8.7%).
Education
34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Northampton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Northampton County, Pennsylvania?
Northampton County has a population of 318,580, 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 $89,184 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.
How many cities are in Northampton County, Pennsylvania?
Northampton County contains 31 Census-designated places.