Northampton, NY Demographics

A map of Northampton's Population by Race

Northampton, New York has an estimated population of 499, a dramatic decrease from the 763 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.5% Hispanic, 27.5% White, 11.8% Black, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 66.7% in 2020 and 54.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northampton is ranked the 1057th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 928th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northampton's White Population

137 residents of Northampton, or 27.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northampton is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Northampton ranks 1245th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's White population has declined by an estimated 47.7%. White residents' share of Northampton's population has decreased from 34.3% to 27.5%.

Northampton is less White than neighboring Riverside (53.2% White), Westhampton (74.5% White), Eastport (68.6% White), Remsenburg-Speonk (90.1% White), and Riverhead (45.9% White).

Northampton's Black Population

59 residents of Northampton, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northampton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Northampton ranks 46th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.2%. Black residents' share of Northampton's population has decreased from 18.5% to 11.8%.

Northampton is more Black than neighboring Westhampton (6.5% Black), Eastport (1.4% Black), Remsenburg-Speonk (0.1% Black), and Riverhead (10.1% Black). Northampton is less Black than neighboring Riverside (17.8% Black).

Northampton's Asian Population

1 residents of Northampton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northampton is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Northampton ranks 662nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Asian residents' share of Northampton's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Northampton is more Asian than neighboring Remsenburg-Speonk (0% Asian). Northampton is less Asian than neighboring Riverside (9.3% Asian), Westhampton (2.5% Asian), Eastport (1.2% Asian), and Riverhead (1.7% Asian).

Northampton's Hispanic Population

302 residents of Northampton, or 60.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northampton is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Northampton ranks 25th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Northampton's population has increased from 42.5% to 60.5%.

Northampton is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverside (19.5% Hispanic), Westhampton (7.3% Hispanic), Eastport (25.2% Hispanic), Remsenburg-Speonk (9.1% Hispanic), and Riverhead (33% Hispanic).

Northampton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Northampton, or 0.0% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Northampton ranks 111th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northampton's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Northampton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westhampton (3.2% Native American/Other), and Riverhead (2.8% Native American/Other).

Northampton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Northampton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northampton is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Northampton ranks 1165th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Northampton's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Northampton is less Multiracial than neighboring Riverside (0.1% Multiracial), Westhampton (5.9% Multiracial), Eastport (3.6% Multiracial), Remsenburg-Speonk (0.6% Multiracial), and Riverhead (6.4% 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.