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Northumberland County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania has a population of 90,925, the 32nd most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $57,948 and the median home value is $151,600. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

Northumberland County Quick Facts

Population 90,925
Median Household Income $57,948
Median Home Value $151,600
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Median Age 44.4 years
Homeownership Rate 74.9%
Affordability Ratio 2.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.2%
High School Graduation 90.0%
Cities/Places 12
Population 90,925 32nd of 67
Median Income $57,948 24% lower state
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Unemployment 3.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
56.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

20out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Northumberland County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Sunbury city9,643$48,50916.2%$98,000
Shamokin city6,890$36,43827.4%$57,400
Mount Carmel borough5,695$52,66716.2%$74,700
Northumberland borough3,874$57,16218.3%$158,200
Kulpmont borough2,735$51,0667.7%$76,800
Riverside borough1,985$79,6885.6%$228,400
Watsontown borough1,845$53,35514.1%$161,200
Turbotville borough768$89,79213.4%$226,300
Marion Heights borough694$41,25021.7%$88,000
Herndon borough303$73,75013.9%$106,500
Snydertown borough292$62,2921.4%$177,500
McEwensville borough288$72,6797.5%$187,500

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Population Overview

Northumberland County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 90,925. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Northumberland County is 44.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Northumberland County is $57,948. This is 24% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $151,600. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Northumberland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Northumberland County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 90.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania?

Northumberland County has a population of 90,925, making it the 32nd most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Northumberland County?

The median household income in Northumberland County is $57,948 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.

How many cities are in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania?

Northumberland County contains 12 Census-designated places.