Northampton County's estimated 2026 population is 327,279 with a growth rate of 0.66% 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 9.85% 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 (76.73%)
Two or more races (8.72%)
Black or African American (5.9%)
Other race (5.43%)
Asian (3.08%)
Native American (0.13%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
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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