Northampton County's estimated 2025 population is 321,473 with a growth rate of 0.37% 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 7.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Northampton County includes 76.73% White, 5.9% Black or African American, 5.43% other race, 3.08% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 242,420 | 76.73% |
| Two or more races | 27,544 | 8.72% |
| Black or African American | 18,651 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 17,144 | 5.43% |
| Asian | 9,731 | 3.08% |
| Native American | 415 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Northampton County's average per capita income is $54,403. Household income levels show a median of $86,687. The poverty rate stands at 8.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,620 | $151,143 |
| Families | $106,251 | $133,780 |
| Households | $86,687 | $113,739 |
| Non Families | $49,822 | $67,720 |
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