Northampton County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Northampton County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42095
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 095
Geography
- Land Area
- 369.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.36 sq mi
- Total Area
- 377.15 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.752791
- Longitude
- -75.307447
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 308,093
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 247,919
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 263,406 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic | 44,690 | 14.5% |
| White | 231,262 | 75.1% |
| Black | 17,176 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 7,628 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 864 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 217,980 | 87.9% |
| Hispanic | 29,941 | 12.1% |
| White | 194,874 | 78.6% |
| Black | 14,685 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 6,958 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 810 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 634 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 318,580
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $92,903
- Poverty Rate
- 8.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 26,729
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 236,417 | 74.2% |
| Black | 20,188 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 9,781 | 3.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 206,483
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 91,114 | 44.1% |
| Republican | 76,003 | 36.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 33,267 | 16.1% |
| Other | 1,932 | 0.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 98,072 | 47.5% |
| Female | 107,561 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 142,554 | 69.0% |
| Hispanic | 22,430 | 10.9% |
| Black | 5,287 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 4,645 | 2.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 130,483
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 96,398 | 67.6% |
| Hispanic | 8,999 | 40.1% |
| Black | 2,370 | 44.8% |
| Asian | 2,384 | 51.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 61,831 | 63.0% |
| Female | 68,264 | 63.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 63,600 (28.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 77,720 (34.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 129,448
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $309,344
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,483
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.3%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 14.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.