Northampton, MA Demographics

A map of Northampton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	24,327	23,054	78.6%	78.0%
Hispanic	2,853	2,697	9.2%	9.1%
Multiracial	1,557	1,482	5.0%	5.0%
Asian	1,177	1,291	3.8%	4.4%
Black	822	829	2.7%	2.8%
Native American/Other	226	218	0.7%	0.7%

Northampton, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 30,962, an increase from the 29,571 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% White, 9.2% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 3.8% Asian, 2.7% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northampton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northampton has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Northampton, that probability was 37.9% in 2020 and 36.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northampton is ranked the 49th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Northampton was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northampton's White Population

24,327 residents of Northampton, or 78.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northampton is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Northampton ranks 175th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Northampton's population has increased from 78.0% to 78.6%.

Northampton is more White than neighboring Holyoke (42.3% White), and Amherst Town (65.4% White). Northampton is less White than neighboring Hatfield (87.4% White), Granby (97.6% White), and South Deerfield (80.9% White).

Northampton's Black Population

822 residents of Northampton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northampton is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Northampton ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Northampton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Northampton is more Black than neighboring Hatfield (0.8% Black), Holyoke (2.4% Black), Granby (0% Black), and South Deerfield (0% Black). Northampton is less Black than neighboring Amherst Town (4.7% Black).

Northampton's Asian Population

1,177 residents of Northampton, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northampton is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Northampton ranks 61st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Asian residents' share of Northampton's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.8%.

Northampton is more Asian than neighboring Hatfield (0% Asian), Holyoke (0.9% Asian), Granby (0% Asian), and South Deerfield (2.7% Asian). Northampton is less Asian than neighboring Amherst Town (14.3% Asian).

Northampton's Hispanic Population

2,853 residents of Northampton, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northampton is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Northampton ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Northampton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.2%.

Northampton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hatfield (5.4% Hispanic), Granby (0% Hispanic), and Amherst Town (9% Hispanic). Northampton is less Hispanic than neighboring Holyoke (52.4% Hispanic), and South Deerfield (16.4% Hispanic).

Northampton's Native American/Other Population

226 residents of Northampton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northampton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Northampton ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northampton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Northampton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hatfield (0.6% Native American/Other), Holyoke (0.2% Native American/Other), Granby (0% Native American/Other), Amherst Town (0.1% Native American/Other), and South Deerfield (0% Native American/Other).

Northampton's Multiracial Population

1,557 residents of Northampton, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northampton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Northampton ranks 65th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Northampton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Northampton is more Multiracial than neighboring Holyoke (1.8% Multiracial), Granby (2.4% Multiracial), and South Deerfield (0% Multiracial). Northampton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hatfield (5.8% Multiracial), and Amherst Town (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.