Northampton, PA Demographics

A map of Northampton's Population by Race

Northampton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 10,400, a less than 1% change from the 10,395 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.7% White, 12.7% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 28.4% in 2020 and 31.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northampton is ranked the 83rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northampton's White Population

8,496 residents of Northampton, or 81.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northampton is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Northampton ranks 1432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Northampton's population has decreased from 84.0% to 81.7%.

Northampton is more White than neighboring Coplay (66% White), Cementon (54% White), Stiles (75.2% White), and North Catasauqua (75% White). Northampton is less White than neighboring Hokendauqua (89.1% White).

Northampton's Black Population

223 residents of Northampton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northampton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Northampton ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. Black residents' share of Northampton's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.1%.

Northampton is less Black than neighboring Coplay (5.9% Black), Cementon (7.2% Black), Stiles (8.3% Black), North Catasauqua (3.1% Black), and Hokendauqua (2.2% Black).

Northampton's Asian Population

96 residents of Northampton, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northampton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Northampton ranks 704th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Asian residents' share of Northampton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Northampton is more Asian than neighboring Coplay (0% Asian), Cementon (0% Asian), Stiles (0% Asian), and North Catasauqua (0% Asian). Northampton is less Asian than neighboring Hokendauqua (1.7% Asian).

Northampton's Hispanic Population

1,320 residents of Northampton, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northampton is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Northampton ranks 200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Northampton's population has increased from 9.3% to 12.7%.

Northampton is more Hispanic than neighboring Stiles (12.1% Hispanic), and Hokendauqua (5% Hispanic). Northampton is less Hispanic than neighboring Coplay (22.8% Hispanic), Cementon (36.9% Hispanic), and North Catasauqua (14.4% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Northampton ranks 984th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 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 remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Northampton is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Catasauqua (4.7% Native American/Other), and Hokendauqua (0.3% Native American/Other).

Northampton's Multiracial Population

265 residents of Northampton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northampton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Northampton ranks 1195th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Northampton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Northampton is more Multiracial than neighboring Cementon (1.9% Multiracial), and Hokendauqua (1.7% Multiracial). Northampton is less Multiracial than neighboring Coplay (5.4% Multiracial), Stiles (4.3% Multiracial), and North Catasauqua (2.8% 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.