Northampton County's estimated 2026 population is 325,737 with a growth rate of 0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Northampton County is the 13th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 297,941 and has seen a growth of 9.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 40.2 years
There are 257,569 adults, (64,743 of whom are seniors) in Northampton County.
Female: 160,760 (50.5%)
Male: 157,820 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Northampton County includes 74.21% White, 6.34% Black or African American, 6.24% other race, 3.07% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 236,417 | 74.21% |
| Two or more races | 31,528 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 20,188 | 6.34% |
| Other race | 19,876 | 6.24% |
| Asian | 9,781 | 3.07% |
| Native American | 635 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 155 | 0.05% |
Northampton County's average per capita income is $55,927. Household income levels show a median of $89,184. The poverty rate stands at 8.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $123,623 | $152,965 |
| Families | $109,202 | $135,574 |
| Households | $89,184 | $115,853 |
| Non Families | $50,664 | $68,886 |
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