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World Population Review
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Population 2021
Northampton County, Pennsylvania's estimated population is 306,727 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 2.95% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 306,727 | 721 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 306,006 | 721 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 305,285 | 721 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 304,564 | 1,763 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 302,801 | 1,494 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 301,307 | 1,217 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 300,090 | 492 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 299,598 | 643 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 298,955 | -67 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 299,022 | 756 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 298,266 | 331 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 297,935 | 50,830 | 20.57% |
| 1990 | 247,105 | 21,687 | 9.62% |
| 1980 | 225,418 | 11,050 | 5.15% |
| 1970 | 214,368 | 12,956 | 6.43% |
| 1960 | 201,412 | 16,169 | 8.73% |
| 1950 | 185,243 | 16,284 | 9.64% |
| 1940 | 168,959 | -345 | -0.20% |
| 1930 | 169,304 | 15,798 | 10.29% |
| 1920 | 153,506 | 25,839 | 20.24% |
| 1910 | 127,667 | 27,980 | 28.07% |
| 1900 | 99,687 | 15,467 | 18.36% |
| 1890 | 84,220 | 13,908 | 19.78% |
| 1880 | 70,312 | 8,880 | 14.46% |
| 1870 | 61,432 | 13,528 | 28.24% |
| 1860 | 47,904 | 7,669 | 19.06% |
| 1850 | 40,235 | -761 | -1.86% |
| 1840 | 40,996 | 1,514 | 3.83% |
| 1830 | 39,482 | 7,717 | 24.29% |
| 1820 | 31,765 | -6,380 | -16.73% |
| 1810 | 38,145 | 8,083 | 26.89% |
| 1800 | 30,062 | 5,812 | 23.97% |
| 1790 | 24,250 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.24%
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State
Founded
March 11, 1752
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
297,935
Growth Since 2010
2.95%
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259,055 | 85.55% |
| Black or African American | 17,264 | 5.70% |
| Two or More Races | 10,487 | 3.46% |
| Asian | 8,497 | 2.81% |
| Some Other Race | 6,749 | 2.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 643 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 114 | 0.04% |
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Population by Race
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Population Pyramid $2021
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Northampton County, Pennsylvania Population by Age
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 114,185 | 2.55 | 71.4 |
| Married | 59,925 | 3.12 | 87 |
| Non Family | 36,204 | 1.29 | 55.5 |
| Female | 12,726 | 3.21 | 47.1 |
| Male | 5,330 | 3.28 | 61.4 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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Northampton County, Pennsylvania Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,493 | 3.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12,850 | 6.06% |
| High School Graduate | 73,098 | 34.47% |
| Some College | 35,401 | 16.70% |
| Associates Degree | 19,941 | 9.40% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40,195 | 18.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 24,066 | 11.35% |
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Northampton County, Pennsylvania Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 172,376 | 159,960 | 54,636 |
| Hispanic | 22,097 | 16,860 | 3,530 |
| Black | 10,292 | 9,143 | 2,304 |
| Asian | 5,404 | 4,878 | 3,116 |
| Other Race | 4,155 | 3,030 | 479 |
| 2+ Races | 3,845 | 3,224 | 990 |
| Native American | 450 | 364 | 106 |
| Islander | 48 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.80%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.66%.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,978
Average Earnings
$51,589
Average Male
$35,211
Average Female
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Earnings by Educational Attainment
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Language by Age
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Northampton County, Pennsylvania Language
86.72% of Northampton County, Pennsylvania residents speak only English, while 13.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.94% of the population.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Language
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 224,293 | 14,188 | 6.33% |
| Hispanic | 38,939 | 8,052 | 20.68% |
| Black | 16,135 | 1,826 | 11.32% |
| Other | 6,535 | 1,696 | 25.95% |
| Multiple | 9,978 | 1,631 | 16.35% |
| Asian | 7,509 | 409 | 5.45% |
| Native | 622 | 65 | 10.45% |
8.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.12%
Male Poverty Rate
9.02%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northampton County, Pennsylvania is Other, with 25.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northampton County, Pennsylvania is Asian, with 5.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.60%.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Poverty
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Poverty Rate by Education
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Married by Age and Sex
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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 45-54.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Marital Status by Race
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Northampton County, Pennsylvania Marital Status
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Veterans by War
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,674 | 7.88% |
| Hispanic | 957 | 3.53% |
| Black | 616 | 4.96% |
| 2+ Races | 245 | 4.41% |
| Other Race | 240 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 91 | 1.33% |
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Veterans by Race
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Veterans by Education
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4.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Veterans by Education
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63.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Employment by Age
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Northampton County, Pennsylvania Employment by Race
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Northampton County, Pennsylvania Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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92.32%
Native Born
7.68%
Foreign Born
3.00%
Non Citizen
4.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.32% of Northampton County, Pennsylvania residents were born in the United States, with 58.99% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Place of Birth
- 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