Northampton, PA Demographics

A map of Northampton's Population by Race

Northampton, Pennsylvania had a population of 10,395 in 2020. It was 84.0% White, 2.7% Black, 0.8% Asian, 9.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.9% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northampton is the 82nd 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

8,731 residents of Northampton identify as White, or 84.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Northampton slightly larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northampton is ranked #1428 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Northampton is more White than neighboring Coplay (78.7% White), Cementon (75.6% White), Stiles (78.3% White), North Catasauqua (83.2% White), and Hokendauqua (77.4% White).

Northampton's Black Population

279 residents of Northampton identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Northampton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northampton is ranked #516 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Northampton is more Black than neighboring North Catasauqua (2.4% Black). Northampton is less Black than neighboring Coplay (3.6% Black), Cementon (4.5% Black), Stiles (4.4% Black), and Hokendauqua (4.8% Black).

Northampton's Asian Population

84 residents of Northampton identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Northampton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northampton is ranked #678 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Northampton is more Asian than neighboring North Catasauqua (0.7% Asian). Northampton is less Asian than neighboring Coplay (1.5% Asian), Cementon (1.6% Asian), Stiles (1.7% Asian), and Hokendauqua (2.2% Asian).

Northampton's Hispanic Population

965 residents of Northampton identify as Hispanic, or 9.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Northampton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northampton is ranked #199 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Northampton is less Hispanic than neighboring Coplay (12.5% Hispanic), Cementon (15% Hispanic), Stiles (12.8% Hispanic), North Catasauqua (10.5% Hispanic), and Hokendauqua (12.3% Hispanic).

Northampton's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Northampton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Northampton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northampton is ranked #966 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Northampton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stiles (0% Native American/Other). Northampton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coplay (0.4% Native American/Other), Cementon (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hokendauqua (0.4% Native American/Other).

Northampton's Multiracial Population

301 residents of Northampton identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Northampton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northampton is ranked #1161 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Northampton is more Multiracial than neighboring Cementon (2.8% Multiracial), and Stiles (2.8% Multiracial). Northampton is less Multiracial than neighboring Coplay (3.3% Multiracial).

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