Northampton County, PA

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Northampton County Overview

314,299
TOTAL POPULATION
155,709
MALE POPULATION
158,590
FEMALE POPULATION
98.18
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,643
PER CAPITA INCOME
$101,606
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$82,201
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,391
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
163,565
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Northampton County Area Codes

Race in Northampton County

The most populous races in Northampton County are White / Caucasian (248,000 | 78.9%), Hispanic or Latino (46,200 | 14.7%), and Two or more Races (22,237 | 7.1%).
Race in Northampton County
Race# Population% Population
Asian9,5363.0%
Black / African American18,0685.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific1190.0%
Hispanic or Latino46,20014.7%
Native / Alaskan4110.1%
White / Caucasian248,00078.9%
Two or more Races22,2377.1%
Some other Race15,9285.1%
Total314,299100.0%

Ancestry in Northampton County

The most populous ancestries reported in Northampton County are German (67,598 | 21.5%), Italian (40,801 | 13.0%), Irish (38,793 | 12.3%), American (27,836 | 8.9%), and Puerto Rican (24,426 | 7.8%), together accounting for 63.5% of all Northampton County residents.
Ancestry in Northampton County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan630.0%
African1,2790.4%
Alaska Native350.0%
Albanian1830.1%
Alsatian100.0%
American27,8368.9%
Apache470.0%
Arab2,1690.7%
Argentinean1090.0%
Armenian1210.0%
Australian1120.0%
Austrian3,0401.0%
Barbadian50.0%
Belgian1930.1%
Bermudan70.0%
Bhutanese3220.1%
Blackfeet990.0%
Bolivian800.0%
Brazilian2350.1%
British1,2430.4%
British West Indian2560.1%
Bulgarian3140.1%
Burmese5580.2%
Canadian5940.2%
Cape Verdean180.0%
Carpatho Rusyn50.0%
Celtic70.0%
Central American3,2791.0%
Central American Indian4890.2%
Cherokee3820.1%
Chilean1350.0%
Chinese70.0%
Chippewa260.0%
Colombian1,9080.6%
Costa Rican2430.1%
Croatian4110.1%
Crow70.0%
Cuban5880.2%
Czech6180.2%
Czechoslovakian5250.2%
Danish2670.1%
Delaware250.0%
Dominican5,4681.7%
Dutch5,1351.6%
Eastern European1,0640.3%
Ecuadorian1,3420.4%
Egyptian2810.1%
English20,6846.6%
Estonian110.0%
Ethiopian560.0%
European3,3071.1%
Filipino2020.1%
Finnish1750.1%
French3,5041.1%
French American Indian30.0%
French Canadian6310.2%
German67,59821.5%
Ghanaian840.0%
Greek1,9770.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro70.0%
Guatemalan1,2790.4%
Guyanese1690.1%
Haitian8670.3%
Honduran6310.2%
Hungarian6,8152.2%
Icelander110.0%
Indian (Asian)3,1641.0%
Iranian1250.0%
Irish38,79312.3%
Iroquois380.0%
Israeli490.0%
Italian40,80113.0%
Jamaican1,7530.6%
Japanese200.0%
Jordanian120.0%
Kenyan1110.0%
Korean1,7940.6%
Laotian200.0%
Latvian210.0%
Lebanese9510.3%
Liberian470.0%
Lithuanian1,1160.4%
Macedonian670.0%
Malaysian160.0%
Maltese290.0%
Mexican4,2521.3%
Mexican American Indian3100.1%
Moroccan330.0%
Native Hawaiian580.0%
Navajo200.0%
New Zealander290.0%
Nicaraguan1060.0%
Nigerian1710.1%
Northern European4520.1%
Norwegian1,1380.4%
Okinawan210.0%
Pakistani1070.0%
Panamanian2710.1%
Pennsylvania German6,6602.1%
Peruvian1,0800.3%
Pima150.0%
Polish13,8174.4%
Portuguese1,8020.6%
Pueblo70.0%
Puerto Rican24,4267.8%
Romanian3560.1%
Russian3,6201.1%
Salvadoran7490.2%
Samoan10.0%
Scandinavian3860.1%
Scotch-Irish1,4160.4%
Scottish3,0851.0%
Seminole100.0%
Senegalese90.0%
Serbian750.0%
Sioux300.0%
Slavic3240.1%
Slovak6,2422.0%
Slovene2910.1%
South African210.0%
South American5,4261.7%
Spaniard7320.2%
Spanish5520.2%
Spanish American170.0%
Sri Lankan1,1450.4%
Subsaharan African2,2000.7%
Swedish1,6050.5%
Swiss9360.3%
Syrian7170.2%
Thai3,5891.1%
Tongan1080.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3480.1%
Turkish7440.2%
Ugandan350.0%
Ukrainian3,4321.1%
Uruguayan2480.1%
Venezuelan4190.1%
Welsh3,9011.2%
West Indian2900.1%
Yugoslavian3930.1%
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Immigrants in Northampton County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Northampton County came from Latin America (11,259 | 3.6%), Asia (7,634 | 2.4%), Caribbean (5,227 | 1.7%), Europe (4,919 | 1.6%), and South America (3,346 | 1.1%), together accounting for 10.3% of all Northampton County residents.
Immigrants in Northampton County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan630.0%
Africa1,3370.4%
Albania610.0%
Argentina40.0%
Armenia890.0%
Asia7,6342.4%
Australia840.0%
Austria460.0%
Azores170.0%
Bahamas230.0%
Barbados50.0%
Belarus100.0%
Belgium240.0%
Bolivia720.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina80.0%
Brazil3200.1%
Bulgaria1750.1%
Cambodia160.0%
Cameroon2570.1%
Canada6270.2%
Caribbean5,2271.7%
Central America2,6860.9%
Chile130.0%
China2,5340.8%
Colombia1,1760.4%
Costa Rica2180.1%
Croatia510.0%
Cuba480.0%
Czechoslovakia440.0%
Dominican Republic2,8960.9%
Eastern Africa2880.1%
Eastern Asia3,0451.0%
Eastern Europe1,9130.6%
Ecuador5160.2%
Egypt1080.0%
El Salvador3780.1%
England4750.2%
Eritrea260.0%
Ethiopia670.0%
Europe4,9191.6%
France2120.1%
Germany4150.1%
Ghana1170.0%
Greece1930.1%
Grenada1490.1%
Guatemala4540.1%
Guyana1860.1%
Haiti4120.1%
Honduras1620.1%
Hong Kong490.0%
Hungary1290.0%
India1,7260.5%
Iran600.0%
Ireland2430.1%
Israel200.0%
Italy3960.1%
Jamaica1,2490.4%
Japan890.0%
Kazakhstan230.0%
Kenya1420.1%
Korea4220.1%
Latin America11,2593.6%
Lebanon2260.1%
Liberia1260.0%
Mexico1,2480.4%
Middle Africa2650.1%
Morocco1660.1%
Netherlands820.0%
Nicaragua510.0%
Nigeria1010.0%
North Macedonia680.0%
Northern Africa2870.1%
Northern Europe1,0800.3%
Norway560.0%
Oceania1360.0%
Pakistan4260.1%
Panama1750.1%
Peru3910.1%
Philippines6580.2%
Poland6610.2%
Portugal4800.2%
Romania980.0%
Russia3470.1%
Saudi Arabia230.0%
Scotland830.0%
Senegal90.0%
Serbia50.0%
Singapore380.0%
South Africa80.0%
South America3,3461.1%
South Central Asia2,4360.8%
South Eastern Asia1,1590.4%
Southern Europe1,0950.4%
Spain260.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines110.0%
Sweden100.0%
Switzerland270.0%
Syria1850.1%
Taiwan4570.2%
Thailand610.0%
Trinidad and Tobago3740.1%
Turkey3860.1%
Uganda530.0%
Ukraine2030.1%
Uruguay2090.1%
Uzbekistan650.0%
Venezuela4310.1%
Vietnam3860.1%
Western Africa4130.1%
Western Asia9830.3%
Western Europe8060.3%
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Sex and Age in Northampton County

Sex and Age in Northampton County

The most populous age groups in Northampton County are 15 to 19 Years (12,201 | 7.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (11,424 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Northampton County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,498 (4.8%)7,271 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years8,119 (5.2%)7,243 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years9,762 (6.3%)9,627 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years12,201 (7.8%)10,909 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years11,272 (7.2%)10,268 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years9,477 (6.1%)8,803 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years9,745 (6.3%)9,345 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years9,347 (6.0%)8,997 (5.7%)
40 to 44 Years9,316 (6.0%)9,492 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years9,493 (6.1%)9,454 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years10,537 (6.8%)10,391 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years11,190 (7.2%)11,424 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years10,702 (6.9%)10,995 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years8,942 (5.7%)9,771 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years7,424 (4.8%)8,317 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years4,888 (3.1%)6,045 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years2,664 (1.7%)4,036 (2.5%)
85 Years and over3,132 (2.0%)6,202 (3.9%)
Total155,709 (100.0%)158,590 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Northampton County

Median Family Size in Northampton County

The median family size in Northampton County is 3.03 persons per family, with married-couple families (61,253 | 75.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,592 | 6.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.84 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Northampton County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple61,253 (75.9%)3.07
Single Male/Father5,592 (6.9%)2.84
Single Female/Mother13,873 (17.2%)2.91
Total Families80,718 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Northampton County

The median household size in Northampton County is 2.51 persons per household, with single male/father households (5,592 | 4.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.27 persons per household. non-family households (39,666 | 33.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Northampton County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple61,253 (50.9%)3.09
Single Male/Father5,592 (4.6%)3.27
Single Female/Mother13,873 (11.5%)3.12
Non-family39,666 (33.0%)1.29
Total Households120,384 (100.0%)2.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Northampton County

Out of a total of 120,384 households in Northampton County, 80,718 (67.0%) are family households, while 39,666 (33.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 37,447, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 31,698.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Northampton County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-31,698 (26.3%)
2-Person Households37,447 (31.1%)6,856 (5.7%)
3-Person Households17,897 (14.9%)410 (0.3%)
4-Person Households15,657 (13.0%)375 (0.3%)
5-Person Households6,135 (5.1%)293 (0.2%)
6-Person Households2,228 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,354 (1.1%)34 (0.0%)
Total80,718 (67.0%)39,666 (33.0%)

Female Fertility in Northampton County

Fertility by Age in Northampton County

Average fertility rate in Northampton County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 59.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Northampton County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years13 (0.4%)1.0
20 to 34 years1,855 (59.1%)65.0
35 to 50 years1,272 (40.5%)42.0
Total3,140 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Northampton County

73.3% of women with births (3,140) in Northampton County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Northampton County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,308 (70.5%)547 (29.5%)
35 to 50 years993 (78.1%)279 (21.9%)
Total2,302 (73.3%)838 (26.7%)

Fertility by Education in Northampton County

Average fertility rate in Northampton County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 67.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 27.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Northampton County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School189 (6.0%)21.0
High School Diploma772 (24.6%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree865 (27.6%)40.0
Bachelor's Degree742 (23.6%)52.0
Graduate Degree572 (18.2%)67.0
Total3,140 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Northampton County

26.7% of women with births in Northampton County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 53.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Northampton County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School93 (49.2%)96 (50.8%)
High School Diploma363 (47.0%)409 (53.0%)
College or Associate's Degree637 (73.6%)228 (26.4%)
Bachelor's Degree660 (88.9%)82 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree549 (96.0%)23 (4.0%)
Total2,302 (73.3%)838 (26.7%)

Income in Northampton County

Income Overview in Northampton County

Per Capita Income in Northampton County is $42,643, while median incomes of families and households are $101,606 and $82,201 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income314,299$42,643
Median Family Income80,718$101,606
Mean Family Income80,718$127,290
Median Household Income120,384$82,201
Mean Household Income120,384$108,291
Income Deficit80,718$10,391
Wage / Income Gap (%)314,29931.64%
Wage / Income Gap ($)314,29968.36¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index314,2990.45

Earnings by Sex in Northampton County

Average Earnings in Northampton County are $43,923, $52,751 for men and $36,060 for women, a difference of 31.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Northampton County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male91,401 (52.8%)$52,751
Female81,700 (47.2%)$36,060
Total173,101 (100.0%)$43,923

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Northampton County

The most common earnings brackets in Northampton County are $100,000+ for men (18,496 | 20.2%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (7,857 | 9.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Northampton County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,536 (5.0%)5,510 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,637 (4.0%)3,868 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,074 (3.4%)3,999 (4.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,941 (2.1%)2,406 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,882 (2.1%)2,547 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,862 (2.0%)2,736 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,433 (1.6%)2,454 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,055 (2.2%)1,740 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,610 (1.8%)2,058 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,828 (2.0%)2,787 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,516 (3.8%)5,027 (6.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,264 (3.6%)4,696 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,328 (4.7%)4,530 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,033 (4.4%)4,624 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,305 (4.7%)3,923 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,365 (4.8%)3,187 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,893 (8.6%)6,202 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,892 (7.5%)4,620 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,451 (11.4%)7,857 (9.6%)
$100,000+18,496 (20.2%)6,929 (8.5%)
Total91,401 (100.0%)81,700 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Northampton County

Average earnings in Northampton County are $60,596 for men and $42,740 for women, a difference of 29.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $106,442, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $41,645. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $73,754, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,274.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Northampton County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,645$23,274
High School Diploma$51,230$32,423
College or Associate's Degree$57,666$40,624
Bachelor's Degree$73,352$52,578
Graduate Degree$106,442$73,754
Total$60,596$42,740

Family Income in Northampton County

Family Income Brackets in Northampton County

According to the Northampton County family income data, there are 19,130 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,291 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Northampton County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,5341.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2911.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992,5023.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993,6324.5%
$35,000 to $49,9997,1848.9%
$50,000 to $74,99911,54314.3%
$75,000 to $99,99912,10815.0%
$100,000 to $149,99919,13023.7%
$150,000 to $199,99910,33212.8%
$200,000+11,46214.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Northampton County

6-person families (1,877 | 2.3%) account for the highest median family income in Northampton County with $139,671 per family, while 2-person families (39,512 | 48.9%) have the highest median income of $43,115 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Northampton County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families39,512 (48.9%)$86,230
3-Person Families17,880 (22.2%)$106,367
4-Person Families14,727 (18.2%)$130,575
5-Person Families5,548 (6.9%)$132,440
6-Person Families1,877 (2.3%)$139,671
7+ Person Families1,174 (1.5%)$117,292
Total80,718 (100.0%)$101,606

Family Income by Number of Earners in Northampton County

The median family income in Northampton County is $101,606, with families comprising 3+ earners (11,331) having the highest median family income of $156,231, while families with no earners (13,123) have the lowest median family income of $57,496, accounting for 14.0% and 16.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Northampton County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners13,123 (16.3%)$57,496
1 Earner22,322 (27.7%)$75,364
2 Earners33,942 (42.0%)$121,841
3+ Earners11,331 (14.0%)$156,231
Total80,718 (100.0%)$101,606

Household Income in Northampton County

Household Income Brackets in Northampton County

With 24,197 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Northampton County, accounting for 20.1% of all households. In contrast, only 3,612 households (3.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Northampton County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,7323.1%
$10,000 to $14,9993,6123.0%
$15,000 to $24,9997,1035.9%
$25,000 to $34,9998,4277.0%
$35,000 to $49,99913,12210.9%
$50,000 to $74,99918,78015.6%
$75,000 to $99,99916,49313.7%
$100,000 to $149,99924,19720.1%
$150,000 to $199,99912,03810.0%
$200,000+12,88110.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Northampton County

The median household income in Northampton County is $82,201, with the highest median household income of $106,592 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 46,837 households (38.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $56,364, with 2,556 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Northampton County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,556 (2.1%)$56,364
25 to 44 Years33,639 (27.9%)$89,217
45 to 64 Years46,837 (38.9%)$106,592
65+ Years37,352 (31.0%)$56,651
Total120,384 (100.0%)$82,201

Poverty in Northampton County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Northampton County

With 8.6% poverty level for males and 9.8% for females among the residents of Northampton County, 18 to 24 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,091 males (16.2%) and 1,073 females (17.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Northampton County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years826 (11.3%)1,112 (15.6%)
5 Years183 (14.4%)45 (3.7%)
6 to 11 Years1,382 (13.4%)1,196 (13.1%)
12 to 14 Years655 (10.9%)1,073 (17.6%)
15 Years95 (5.1%)255 (12.7%)
16 and 17 Years553 (13.4%)507 (13.7%)
18 to 24 Years2,091 (16.2%)1,476 (12.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,243 (6.5%)1,965 (10.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,462 (7.9%)1,530 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,610 (8.1%)1,492 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,343 (6.2%)1,887 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years921 (5.7%)1,207 (6.8%)
75 Years and over529 (5.1%)1,130 (7.5%)
Total12,893 (8.6%)14,875 (9.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Northampton County

According to the poverty statistics in Northampton County, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.0% of males and 96.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Northampton County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,482 (88.7%)6,011 (84.4%)
5 Years1,083 (85.6%)1,175 (96.3%)
6 to 11 Years8,955 (86.6%)7,946 (86.9%)
12 to 14 Years5,357 (89.1%)5,017 (82.4%)
15 Years1,787 (95.0%)1,754 (87.3%)
16 and 17 Years3,586 (86.6%)3,197 (86.3%)
18 to 24 Years10,860 (83.9%)10,034 (87.2%)
25 to 34 Years17,775 (93.5%)16,098 (89.1%)
35 to 44 Years17,123 (92.1%)16,935 (91.7%)
45 to 54 Years18,239 (91.9%)18,316 (92.5%)
55 to 64 Years20,450 (93.8%)20,386 (91.5%)
65 to 74 Years15,288 (94.3%)16,604 (93.2%)
75 Years and over9,820 (94.9%)13,996 (92.5%)
Total136,805 (91.4%)137,469 (90.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Northampton County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Northampton County show that 2.5% or 1,549 of the total 61,253 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 24.2%, comprising of 112 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 337 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Northampton County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children37,837 (97.9%)828 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children17,988 (98.2%)337 (1.8%)
3 or 4 Children3,528 (92.8%)272 (7.2%)
5 or more Children351 (75.8%)112 (24.2%)
Total59,704 (97.5%)1,549 (2.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Northampton County

According to the poverty data in Northampton County, 10.1% or 562 single-father households and 20.5% or 2,844 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 136 households (37.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (71.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Northampton County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children135 (4.8%)484 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children283 (12.0%)1,653 (25.4%)
3 or 4 Children136 (37.0%)659 (55.1%)
5 or more Children8 (10.5%)48 (71.6%)
Total562 (10.1%)2,844 (20.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Northampton County

The poverty data for Northampton County shows that 1,549 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 3,406 of the single-parent households (17.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 112 households (24.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 795 household (50.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Northampton County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children828 (2.1%)619 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children337 (1.8%)1,936 (21.9%)
3 or 4 Children272 (7.2%)795 (50.9%)
5 or more Children112 (24.2%)56 (39.2%)
Total1,549 (2.5%)3,406 (17.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Northampton County

Employment by Class of Employer in Northampton County

Among the 153,491 employed individuals in Northampton County, private company employees (107,495 | 70.0%), not-for-profit organizations (18,950 | 12.3%), and local government employees (10,164 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Northampton County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees107,49570.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,7543.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,6354.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations18,95012.3%
Local Government Employees10,1646.6%
State Government Employees3,3922.2%
Federal Government Employees1,9351.3%
Unpaid Family Workers1660.1%
Total153,491100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Northampton County

According to the labor force statistics for Northampton County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (260,869), 62.7% or 163,565 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 7,524 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.1% or 16,627 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.8% or 1,062 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Northampton County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,294 (43.2%)1,062 (12.8%)
20 to 24 Years15,013 (69.7%)1,051 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years15,703 (85.9%)769 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years16,627 (87.1%)532 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years31,431 (84.6%)1,100 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years34,292 (86.0%)1,097 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years17,933 (79.3%)897 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years13,539 (62.4%)636 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years9,234 (26.8%)425 (4.6%)
75 Years and over1,618 (6.0%)60 (3.7%)
Total163,565 (62.7%)7,524 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Northampton County

According to labor force statistics for Northampton County, 81.6% of individuals (129,506) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (158,708) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 5,051 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.8% or 50,204 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.4% or 490 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Northampton County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,616 (65.9%)743 (7.4%)
High School Diploma37,164 (76.5%)2,089 (4.3%)
College / Associate Degree35,522 (80.4%)2,474 (5.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher50,204 (89.8%)1,062 (1.9%)
Total129,506 (81.6%)6,190 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Northampton County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Northampton County are Community & Social Service (18,082 | 11.6%), Management (15,935 | 10.2%), Education Instruction & Library (11,578 | 7.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (10,715 | 6.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (10,104 | 6.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Northampton County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Northampton County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.5%), Computers & Mathematics (80.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.8%), Health Technologists (73.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Northampton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,815 (61.6%)6,120 (38.4%)
Business & Financial3,302 (41.5%)4,657 (58.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,691 (76.1%)2,413 (23.9%)
Computers & Mathematics3,593 (80.0%)900 (20.0%)
Architecture & Engineering3,082 (84.5%)566 (15.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,016 (51.8%)947 (48.2%)
Community & Social Service 5,874 (32.5%)12,208 (67.5%)
Education, Arts & Media943 (30.4%)2,157 (69.6%)
Legal Services & Support496 (46.5%)570 (53.5%)
Education Instruction & Library3,156 (27.3%)8,422 (72.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,279 (54.7%)1,059 (45.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,698 (25.2%)8,017 (74.8%)
Health Technologists1,842 (26.6%)5,093 (73.4%)
Total (Category)29,380 (46.8%)33,415 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)81,907 (52.5%)73,989 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Northampton County are Food Preparation & Serving (7,377 | 4.7%), Healthcare Support (6,255 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,051 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (4,286 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (2,918 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Northampton County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Northampton County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (88.5%), Security & Protection (82.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.4%), Personal Care & Service (73.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Northampton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support602 (9.6%)5,653 (90.4%)
Security & Protection2,412 (82.7%)506 (17.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,232 (77.7%)353 (22.3%)
Law Enforcement1,180 (88.5%)153 (11.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,508 (47.5%)3,869 (52.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,381 (66.9%)1,670 (33.1%)
Personal Care & Service1,139 (26.6%)3,147 (73.4%)
Total (Category)11,042 (42.6%)14,845 (57.4%)
Total (Overall)81,907 (52.5%)73,989 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Northampton County are Office & Administration (15,989 | 10.3%), and Sales & Related (14,824 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Northampton County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Northampton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7,867 (53.1%)6,957 (46.9%)
Office & Administration4,257 (26.6%)11,732 (73.4%)
Total (Category)12,124 (39.4%)18,689 (60.7%)
Total (Overall)81,907 (52.5%)73,989 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Northampton County are Construction & Extraction (7,228 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,938 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (327 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Northampton County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Northampton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry263 (80.4%)64 (19.6%)
Construction & Extraction7,094 (98.2%)134 (1.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,654 (94.3%)284 (5.8%)
Total (Category)12,011 (96.1%)482 (3.9%)
Total (Overall)81,907 (52.5%)73,989 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Northampton County are Production (9,374 | 6.0%), Material Moving (8,283 | 5.3%), and Transportation (6,251 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Northampton County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Northampton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6,543 (69.8%)2,831 (30.2%)
Transportation5,108 (81.7%)1,143 (18.3%)
Material Moving5,699 (68.8%)2,584 (31.2%)
Total (Category)17,350 (72.6%)6,558 (27.4%)
Total (Overall)81,907 (52.5%)73,989 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Northampton County

Employment Industries in Northampton County

The major employment industries in Northampton County include Health Care & Social Assistance (25,861 | 16.6%), Manufacturing (20,905 | 13.4%), Retail Trade (17,418 | 11.2%), Educational Services (17,169 | 11.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (9,667 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Northampton County

Employment Industries by Sex in Northampton County

The Northampton County industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.6%), Utilities (78.3%), and Transportation & Warehousing (72.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.8%), Educational Services (66.2%), and Finance & Insurance (59.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Northampton County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting468 (71.5%)187 (28.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction181 (71.8%)71 (28.2%)
Construction8,567 (90.6%)891 (9.4%)
Manufacturing15,079 (72.1%)5,826 (27.9%)
Wholesale Trade3,228 (66.4%)1,633 (33.6%)
Retail Trade8,835 (50.7%)8,583 (49.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing7,008 (72.5%)2,659 (27.5%)
Utilities1,409 (78.3%)390 (21.7%)
Information1,409 (55.1%)1,148 (44.9%)
Finance & Insurance2,371 (40.3%)3,513 (59.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,408 (62.4%)848 (37.6%)
Professional & Scientific4,978 (56.4%)3,843 (43.6%)
Enterprise Management57 (55.3%)46 (44.7%)
Administrative & Support3,203 (59.7%)2,159 (40.3%)
Educational Services5,795 (33.8%)11,374 (66.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,229 (20.2%)20,632 (79.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,280 (63.5%)1,313 (36.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,758 (47.3%)4,193 (52.7%)
Public Administration3,203 (66.5%)1,616 (33.5%)
Total81,907 (52.5%)73,989 (47.5%)

Education in Northampton County

School Enrollment in Northampton County

The most common levels of schooling among the 75,593 students in Northampton County are college / undergraduate (20,311 | 26.9%), high school (16,228 | 21.5%), and middle school (15,254 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in Northampton County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,6764.9%
Kindergarten2,6363.5%
Elementary School12,79716.9%
Middle School15,25420.2%
High School16,22821.5%
College / Undergraduate20,31126.9%
Graduate / Professional4,6916.2%
Total75,593100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Northampton County

Out of a total of 75,593 students who are enrolled in schools in Northampton County, 19,957 (26.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 55,636 (73.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5,853 (55.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 10,723 (92.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Northampton County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,342 (49.0%)1,396 (51.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old12,681 (86.0%)2,059 (14.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds17,544 (91.9%)1,554 (8.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds10,723 (92.2%)911 (7.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,545 (48.4%)4,852 (51.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,620 (44.1%)5,853 (55.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,376 (55.2%)1,926 (44.8%)
35 Years and over1,817 (56.6%)1,394 (43.4%)
Total55,636 (73.6%)19,957 (26.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Northampton County

Business (14,942 | 19.1%), education (11,954 | 15.3%), science & technology (7,556 | 9.7%), engineering (6,434 | 8.2%), and social sciences (5,223 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 78,188 individuals in Northampton County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Northampton County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,0743.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,9576.3%
Physical & Health Sciences2,7233.5%
Psychology4,5835.9%
Social Sciences5,2236.7%
Engineering6,4348.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies3320.4%
Science & Technology7,5569.7%
Business14,94219.1%
Education11,95415.3%
Literature & Languages2,6363.4%
Liberal Arts & History3,4714.4%
Visual & Performing Arts2,4073.1%
Communications2,7003.5%
Arts & Humanities5,1966.7%
Total78,188100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Northampton County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Northampton County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Northampton County are males with 2 vehicles (33,708, accounting for 42.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (29,286, making up 47.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Northampton County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,932 (2.4%)1,611 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle12,638 (15.8%)13,696 (19.3%)
2 Vehicles33,708 (42.2%)29,286 (41.2%)
3 Vehicles18,686 (23.4%)15,289 (21.5%)
4 Vehicles8,452 (10.6%)7,573 (10.6%)
5 or more Vehicles4,467 (5.6%)3,682 (5.2%)
Total79,883 (100.0%)71,137 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Northampton County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Northampton County are 20 to 24 minutes (21,503 commuters, 15.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (21,053 commuters, 15.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (18,777 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Northampton County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,1043.0%
5 to 9 Minutes12,9199.5%
10 to 14 Minutes18,77713.8%
15 to 19 Minutes21,05315.4%
20 to 24 Minutes21,50315.8%
25 to 29 Minutes9,9437.3%
30 to 34 Minutes16,19111.9%
35 to 39 Minutes4,2453.1%
40 to 44 Minutes5,2933.9%
45 to 59 Minutes8,0075.9%
60 to 89 Minutes8,2216.0%
90 or more Minutes6,0894.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Northampton County

The most common commute times in Northampton County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,032 commuters, 15.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (10,558 commuters, 16.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Northampton County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,095 (2.9%)2,009 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,887 (9.5%)6,032 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes8,427 (11.7%)10,350 (16.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,032 (15.3%)10,021 (15.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,945 (15.1%)10,558 (16.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,975 (6.9%)4,968 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,664 (10.6%)8,527 (13.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,351 (3.3%)1,894 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,879 (4.0%)2,414 (3.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,079 (7.0%)2,928 (4.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes5,574 (7.7%)2,647 (4.1%)
90 or more Minutes4,322 (6.0%)1,767 (2.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Northampton County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Northampton County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (9,876, 13.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (9,843, 15.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Northampton County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,629 (6.4%)2,050 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,010 (5.6%)1,337 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,161 (7.1%)2,094 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM7,461 (10.3%)5,200 (8.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,765 (12.1%)7,221 (11.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9,876 (13.7%)9,843 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,255 (10.0%)8,812 (13.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,618 (9.2%)7,510 (11.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,163 (4.4%)4,207 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,618 (3.6%)4,308 (6.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,275 (1.8%)1,967 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM873 (1.2%)948 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,672 (7.9%)4,826 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,854 (6.7%)3,792 (5.9%)
Total72,230 (100.0%)64,115 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Northampton County

Occupancy by Ownership in Northampton County

Of the total 120,384 dwellings in Northampton County, owner-occupied units account for 85,375 (70.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 35,009 (29.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Northampton County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units85,37570.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units35,00929.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units120,384100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Northampton County

Occupancy by Household Size in Northampton County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household31,69826.3%
2-Person Household44,30336.8%
3-Person Household18,30715.2%
4+ Person Household26,07621.7%
Total Housing Units120,384100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Northampton County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Northampton County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17,351 (54.7%)14,347 (45.3%)
2-Person Household33,639 (75.9%)10,664 (24.1%)
3-Person Household14,459 (79.0%)3,848 (21.0%)
4+ Person Household19,926 (76.4%)6,150 (23.6%)
Total Housing Units85,375 (70.9%)35,009 (29.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Northampton County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Northampton County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,981 (51.9%)4,621 (48.1%)
High School Diploma23,925 (66.1%)12,259 (33.9%)
College/Associate Degree23,058 (70.7%)9,552 (29.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher33,411 (79.6%)8,577 (20.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Northampton County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Northampton County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years17,85314.8%
35 to 44 Years18,34215.2%
45 to 54 Years21,77418.1%
55 to 64 Years25,06320.8%
65 to 74 Years20,49417.0%
75 to 84 Years10,6628.9%
85 Years and Over6,1965.1%
Total120,384100.0%

Housing Finances in Northampton County

Median Income by Occupancy in Northampton County

Median Income by Occupancy in Northampton County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied85,375 (70.9%)$99,951
Renter-Occupied35,009 (29.1%)$47,073
Average120,384 (100.0%)$82,201

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Northampton County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Northampton County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,119 (1.3%)1,056 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999588 (0.7%)950 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,222 (1.4%)2,334 (6.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,255 (1.5%)1,987 (5.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,666 (1.9%)2,190 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,638 (5.4%)3,832 (11.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,849 (8.0%)6,275 (17.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,990 (15.2%)5,745 (16.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,384 (14.5%)4,117 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99919,841 (23.2%)4,349 (12.4%)
$150,000 or more22,823 (26.7%)2,174 (6.2%)
Total85,375 (100.0%)35,009 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Northampton County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Northampton County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,068 (2.4%)1,306 (3.7%)
$300 to $4995,043 (5.9%)1,675 (4.8%)
$500 to $79913,461 (15.8%)2,853 (8.2%)
$800 to $9997,967 (9.3%)4,045 (11.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49917,815 (20.9%)12,058 (34.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99915,491 (18.1%)8,002 (22.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49910,655 (12.5%)2,665 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9995,925 (6.9%)526 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more6,950 (8.1%)498 (1.4%)
Total85,375 (100.0%)35,009 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Northampton County

Housing Structures in Northampton County

Housing Structures in Northampton County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached71,32759.3%
Single Unit, Attached24,06520.0%
2 Unit Apartments5,2624.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,1693.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,3123.6%
10 or more Apartments8,6657.2%
Mobile Home / Other2,5842.1%
Total120,384100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Northampton County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Northampton County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached64,766 (90.8%)6,561 (9.2%)
Single Unit, Attached16,954 (70.5%)7,111 (29.5%)
2 Unit Apartments593 (11.3%)4,669 (88.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments178 (4.3%)3,991 (95.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments99 (2.3%)4,213 (97.7%)
10 or more Apartments603 (7.0%)8,062 (93.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2,182 (84.4%)402 (15.6%)
Total85,375 (70.9%)35,009 (29.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Northampton County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Northampton County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room193 (0.2%)1,496 (4.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms813 (0.9%)8,641 (24.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms15,059 (17.6%)14,563 (41.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms36,229 (42.4%)7,260 (20.7%)
8 or more Rooms33,081 (38.8%)3,049 (8.7%)
Total85,375 (100.0%)35,009 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Northampton County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Northampton County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas33,234 (38.9%)13,574 (38.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,614 (4.2%)1,240 (3.5%)
Electricity21,108 (24.7%)15,075 (43.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene24,158 (28.3%)4,272 (12.2%)
Coal or Coke764 (0.9%)130 (0.4%)
All other Fuels2,360 (2.8%)417 (1.2%)
No Fuel Used137 (0.2%)301 (0.9%)
Total85,375 (100.0%)35,009 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Northampton County

Household Vehicle Usage in Northampton County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,465 (2.9%)5,927 (16.9%)
1 Vehicle19,494 (22.8%)17,177 (49.1%)
2 Vehicles37,831 (44.3%)9,360 (26.7%)
3 or more Vehicles25,585 (30.0%)2,545 (7.3%)
Total85,375 (100.0%)35,009 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Northampton County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Northampton County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units32,54552,830
Median Property Value$245,500$276,800
Median Household Income$73,965$16,718
Monthly Housing Costs$722$6,797
Real Estate Taxes$4,309$590

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Northampton County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Northampton County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,733 (5.3%)750 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,474 (4.5%)1,428 (2.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99917,787 (54.6%)27,983 (53.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9999,264 (28.5%)17,493 (33.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,278 (3.9%)3,995 (7.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999603 (1.8%)742 (1.4%)
$1,000,000 or more406 (1.3%)439 (0.8%)
Total32,545 (100.0%)52,830 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Northampton County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Northampton County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000929 (2.9%)1,753 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,930 (9.0%)778 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,182 (9.8%)1,213 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,830 (11.8%)1,456 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,551 (17.1%)3,019 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,711 (14.5%)7,439 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,307 (16.3%)7,673 (14.5%)
$150,000 or more6,105 (18.8%)14,534 (27.5%)
Total32,545 (100.0%)52,830 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Northampton County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Northampton County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x9,604 (29.5%)115,532 (218.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,727 (17.6%)19,277 (36.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,152 (12.8%)15,629 (29.6%)
4.0x or more12,856 (39.5%)7,257 (13.7%)
Total32,545 (100.0%)52,830 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Northampton County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Northampton County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,500 (10.7%)262 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4992,638 (8.1%)2,442 (4.6%)
$800 to $1,49925,789 (79.2%)2,829 (5.3%)
Total32,545 (100.0%)52,830 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Northampton County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Northampton County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Northampton County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years17,098 (98.7%)223 (1.3%)
6 to 18 Years48,729 (97.6%)1,212 (2.4%)
19 to 25 Years28,502 (93.5%)1,966 (6.5%)
26 to 34 Years30,701 (92.3%)2,574 (7.7%)
35 to 44 Years34,442 (93.0%)2,610 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years37,253 (94.0%)2,394 (6.0%)
55 to 64 Years42,395 (96.2%)1,671 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years33,834 (99.5%)186 (0.5%)
75 Years and older25,418 (99.8%)57 (0.2%)
Total298,372 (95.9%)12,893 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Northampton County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Northampton County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born17,098 (98.7%)223 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen48,729 (97.6%)1,212 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen28,502 (93.5%)1,966 (6.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Northampton County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Northampton County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00021,872 (93.0%)1,642 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99940,488 (94.2%)2,482 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99939,930 (94.0%)2,562 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99939,183 (94.6%)2,256 (5.4%)
$100,000 and over147,969 (97.5%)3,769 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Northampton County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Northampton County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,931 (34.2%)11,966 (69.1%)
6 to 18 Years15,117 (30.3%)36,144 (72.4%)
19 to 25 Years4,960 (16.3%)24,675 (81.0%)
25 to 34 Years6,420 (19.3%)25,025 (75.2%)
35 to 44 Years5,732 (15.5%)29,867 (80.6%)
45 to 54 Years5,406 (13.6%)32,947 (83.1%)
55 to 64 Years7,561 (17.2%)37,015 (84.0%)
65 to 74 Years32,008 (94.1%)22,173 (65.2%)
75 Years and over25,321 (99.4%)17,814 (69.9%)
Total108,456 (34.8%)237,626 (76.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Northampton County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Northampton County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (0.9%)53 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years1,879 (7.9%)1,173 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,475 (6.8%)2,690 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years5,531 (9.2%)6,505 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,608 (22.3%)3,376 (19.0%)
75 Years and over4,279 (41.3%)6,910 (45.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Northampton County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Northampton County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (0.9%)12 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years147 (0.6%)141 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years420 (1.2%)196 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,063 (1.8%)714 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,301 (8.0%)937 (5.3%)
75 Years and over1,924 (18.6%)2,263 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Northampton County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (0.7%)41 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years117 (0.5%)122 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years493 (1.4%)555 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years844 (1.4%)834 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years598 (3.7%)603 (3.4%)
75 Years and over704 (6.8%)1,205 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Northampton County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,641 (6.9%)960 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,654 (4.6%)1,852 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,359 (3.9%)2,373 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years588 (3.6%)818 (4.6%)
75 Years and over922 (8.9%)1,529 (10.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Northampton County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years243 (1.0%)64 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years462 (1.3%)319 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,705 (4.5%)3,779 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,019 (12.5%)2,078 (11.7%)
75 Years and over2,590 (25.0%)4,670 (30.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Northampton County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years368 (1.5%)90 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years359 (1.0%)185 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years971 (1.6%)1,029 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years533 (3.3%)500 (2.8%)
75 Years and over1,053 (10.2%)1,795 (11.9%)

Technology Access in Northampton County

Computing Device Access in Northampton County

Computing Device Access in Northampton County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop95,75179.5%
Smartphone103,79486.2%
Tablet76,40863.5%
No Computing Device9,1627.6%
Total120,384100.0%

Internet Access in Northampton County

Internet Access in Northampton County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2960.3%
Broadband Home92,85677.1%
Cellular Data Only10,1568.4%
Satellite Internet5,8944.9%
No Internet14,71312.2%
Total120,384100.0%

Northampton County Summary

Northampton County is located in the eastern part of Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region. It is bordered by Lehigh County to the north, Carbon County to the west, Monroe County to the east, and Warren County, New Jersey to the south. The county seat is Easton, and the county is home to a population of over 300,000 people.

Geography

Northampton County is located in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, and is bordered by Lehigh County to the north, Carbon County to the west, Monroe County to the east, and Warren County, New Jersey to the south. The county is divided into three distinct regions: the Lehigh Valley, the Slate Belt, and the Blue Mountain. The Lehigh Valley is the most populous region of the county, and is home to the cities of Easton, Bethlehem, and Allentown. The Slate Belt is located in the northern part of the county, and is home to the towns of Bangor, Pen Argyl, and Wind Gap. The Blue Mountain region is located in the southern part of the county, and is home to the towns of Nazareth, Bath, and Hellertown.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Lehigh River, the Delaware River, and the Bushkill Creek. The Lehigh River is the largest river in the county, and is a major source of recreation and transportation. The Delaware River forms the eastern border of the county, and is a major source of water for the region. The Bushkill Creek is a tributary of the Lehigh River, and is a popular destination for fishing and canoeing.

History

Northampton County was formed in 1752, when it was separated from Bucks County. The county was named after the city of Northampton, England, and was originally part of Bucks County. The county seat was originally located in Easton, and the county was divided into three townships: Easton, Bethlehem, and Allentown.
The county was an important center of industry during the Industrial Revolution, and was home to several iron and steel mills. The Bethlehem Steel Corporation was one of the largest employers in the county, and was a major contributor to the economy. The county was also home to several coal mines, and was a major producer of coal for the region.
The county was also an important center of agriculture, and was home to several farms and orchards. The county was home to several wineries, and was a major producer of wine for the region.

Economy

Northampton County is home to a diverse economy, and is home to several major industries. The county is home to several manufacturing companies, including Crayola, Air Products, and B. Braun Medical. The county is also home to several healthcare companies, including St. Luke’s University Health Network and Lehigh Valley Health Network. The county is also home to several retail companies, including Walmart, Target, and Lowe’s.
The county is also home to several educational institutions, including Lehigh University, Lafayette College, and Northampton Community College. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Crayola Factory, the National Canal Museum, and the Lehigh Valley Zoo.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Northampton County had a population of 297,735 people. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.3 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 87.2% White, 6.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $62,917. The per capita income for the county was $25,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Northampton County?
Total Population of Northampton County is 314,299.
What is the Total Male Population of Northampton County?
Total Male Population of Northampton County is 155,709.
What is the Total Female Population of Northampton County?
Total Female Population of Northampton County is 158,590.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Northampton County?
There are 98.18 Males per 100 Females in Northampton County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Northampton County?
There are 101.85 Females per 100 Males in Northampton County.
What is the Median Population Age in Northampton County?
Median Population Age in Northampton County is 41.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Northampton County
Average Family Size in Northampton County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Northampton County
Average Household Size in Northampton County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Northampton County?
Per Capita income in Northampton County is $42,643.
What is the Median Family Income in Northampton County?
Median Family Income in Northampton County is $101,606.
What is the Median Household income in Northampton County?
Median Household Income in Northampton County is $82,201.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Northampton County?
Income or Wage Gap in Northampton County is 31.6%.
Women in Northampton County earn 68.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Northampton County?
Family Income Deficit in Northampton County is $10,391.
Families that are below poverty line in Northampton County earn $10,391 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Northampton County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Northampton County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Northampton County?
There are 163,565 People in the Labor Forcein in Northampton County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Northampton County?
62.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Northampton County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Northampton County?
Unemployment Rate in Northampton County is 4.6%.