Northampton, MA Demographics

A map of Northampton's Population by Race

Northampton, Massachusetts had a population of 29,571 in 2020. It was 78.0% White, 2.8% Black, 4.4% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Northampton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northampton is the 51st most populous. 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's White Population

23,054 residents of Northampton identify as White, or 78.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Northampton slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northampton is ranked #174 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Northampton is more White than neighboring Holyoke (42.1% White), and Amherst Town (61.5% White). Northampton is less White than neighboring Easthampton Town (85.1% White), Hatfield (94.4% White), and Granby (88.1% White).

Northampton's Black Population

829 residents of Northampton identify as Black, or 2.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Northampton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northampton is ranked #82 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Northampton is more Black than neighboring Easthampton Town (1.1% Black), Hatfield (0.5% Black), and Granby (0.9% Black). Northampton is less Black than neighboring Holyoke (2.9% Black), and Amherst Town (5.7% Black).

Northampton's Asian Population

1,291 residents of Northampton identify as Asian, or 4.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Northampton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northampton is ranked #61 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Northampton is more Asian than neighboring Easthampton Town (2.6% Asian), Hatfield (0.3% Asian), Holyoke (1% Asian), and Granby (1.7% Asian). Northampton is less Asian than neighboring Amherst Town (17.8% Asian).

Northampton's Hispanic Population

2,697 residents of Northampton identify as Hispanic, or 9.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Northampton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northampton is ranked #43 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Northampton is more Hispanic than neighboring Easthampton Town (6.8% Hispanic), Hatfield (1.8% Hispanic), and Granby (5.2% Hispanic). Northampton is less Hispanic than neighboring Holyoke (51.3% Hispanic), and Amherst Town (9.7% Hispanic).

Northampton's Native American/Other Population

218 residents of Northampton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Northampton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northampton is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Northampton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holyoke (0.6% Native American/Other), and Granby (0.2% Native American/Other). Northampton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hatfield (0.8% Native American/Other).

Northampton's Multiracial Population

1,482 residents of Northampton identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Northampton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northampton is ranked #58 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Northampton is more Multiracial than neighboring Easthampton Town (3.8% Multiracial), Hatfield (2.3% Multiracial), Holyoke (2.2% Multiracial), Granby (3.9% Multiracial), and Amherst Town (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.