Northampton County, Pennsylvania Population 2022
Northampton County, Pennsylvania's estimated population is 307,448 with a growth rate of 0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Northampton County, Pennsylvania is the 14th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 Population was 297,935 and has seen a growth of 3.19% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 24,250 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 30,062 | 5,812 | 23.97% |
| 1810 | 38,145 | 8,083 | 26.89% |
| 1820 | 31,765 | -6,380 | -16.73% |
| 1830 | 39,482 | 7,717 | 24.29% |
| 1840 | 40,996 | 1,514 | 3.83% |
| 1850 | 40,235 | -761 | -1.86% |
| 1860 | 47,904 | 7,669 | 19.06% |
| 1870 | 61,432 | 13,528 | 28.24% |
| 1880 | 70,312 | 8,880 | 14.46% |
| 1890 | 84,220 | 13,908 | 19.78% |
| 1900 | 99,687 | 15,467 | 18.36% |
| 1910 | 127,667 | 27,980 | 28.07% |
| 1920 | 153,506 | 25,839 | 20.24% |
| 1930 | 169,304 | 15,798 | 10.29% |
| 1940 | 168,959 | -345 | -0.20% |
| 1950 | 185,243 | 16,284 | 9.64% |
| 1960 | 201,412 | 16,169 | 8.73% |
| 1970 | 214,368 | 12,956 | 6.43% |
| 1980 | 225,418 | 11,050 | 5.15% |
| 1990 | 247,105 | 21,687 | 9.62% |
| 2010 | 297,935 | 50,830 | 20.57% |
| 2011 | 298,266 | 331 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 299,022 | 756 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 298,955 | -67 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 299,598 | 643 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 300,090 | 492 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 301,307 | 1,217 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 302,801 | 1,494 | 0.50% |
| 2018 | 304,564 | 1,763 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 305,285 | 721 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 306,006 | 721 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 306,727 | 721 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 307,448 | 721 | 0.24% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253,708 | 83.39% |
| Black or African American | 18,054 | 5.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 525 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 8,801 | 2.89% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 145 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 8,414 | 2.77% |
| Two or More Races | 14,586 | 4.79% |
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 115,300 | 2.54 | 71.2 |
| Married | 60,359 | 3.12 | 86.1 |
| Male | 5,324 | 3.33 | 67.9 |
| Female | 12,705 | 3.14 | 46.2 |
| Non Family | 36,912 | 1.28 | 56 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,801 | 2.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12,862 | 6.02% |
| High School Graduate | 72,965 | 34.15% |
| Some College | 34,551 | 16.17% |
| Associates Degree | 19,428 | 9.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42,108 | 19.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 25,916 | 12.13% |
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5,767 | 5,111 | 3,665 |
| White | 172,047 | 159,994 | 56,893 |
| 2+ Races | 6,095 | 5,694 | 1,910 |
| Black | 10,880 | 9,664 | 2,374 |
| Hispanic | 23,194 | 18,354 | 4,329 |
| Native American | 371 | 327 | 62 |
| Other Race | 5,075 | 3,662 | 716 |
| Islander | 60 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.55%.
$44,543
Average Earnings
$53,139
Average Male
$36,652
Average Female
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Language by Age
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Language
86.43% of Northampton County, Pennsylvania residents speak only English, while 13.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.30% of the population.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40,504 | 7,663 | 18.92% |
| Black | 16,859 | 2,485 | 14.74% |
| Multiple | 13,893 | 1,757 | 12.65% |
| White | 222,971 | 13,971 | 6.27% |
| Asian | 7,926 | 485 | 6.12% |
| Native | 502 | 27 | 5.38% |
| Other | 1,775 | NaN% |
8.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.23%
Male Poverty Rate
8.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northampton County, Pennsylvania is Hispanic, with 18.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northampton County, Pennsylvania is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.69%.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Married by Age and Sex
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,859 | 7.61% |
| Black | 595 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 133 | 1.83% |
| Other Race | 188 | 3.16% |
| 2+ Races | 269 | 3.20% |
| Hispanic | 827 | 2.92% |
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Veterans by Education
5.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
63%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
59.15%
Born in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
92.18%
Native Born
7.82%
Foreign Born
3.13%
Non Citizen
4.69%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.18% of Northampton County, Pennsylvania residents were born in the United States, with 59.15% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990