Northumberland, PA Demographics
A map of Northumberland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,441 | 88.0% |
Hispanic | 269 | 6.9% |
Multiracial | 127 | 3.2% |
Black | 37 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 19 | 0.5% |
Asian | 18 | 0.5% |
Northumberland, Pennsylvania had a population of 3,911 in 2020. It was 88.0% White, 0.9% Black, 0.5% Asian, 6.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Northumberland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northumberland is the 364th 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).
Northumberland's White Population
3,441 residents of Northumberland identify as White, or 88.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Northumberland larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northumberland is ranked #1213 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Northumberland is more White than neighboring Sunbury (79.1% White), and Hummels Wharf (87% White). Northumberland is less White than neighboring Kapp Heights (89.5% White), Shamokin Dam (89.7% White), and Winfield (94.4% White).
Northumberland's Black Population
37 residents of Northumberland identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Northumberland slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northumberland is ranked #979 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Northumberland is more Black than neighboring Winfield (0% Black). Northumberland is less Black than neighboring Kapp Heights (2.5% Black), Sunbury (3.5% Black), Shamokin Dam (1.9% Black), and Hummels Wharf (1.6% Black).
Northumberland's Asian Population
18 residents of Northumberland identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Northumberland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northumberland is ranked #890 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Northumberland is more Asian than neighboring Kapp Heights (0% Asian), Sunbury (0.3% Asian), and Winfield (0.3% Asian). Northumberland is less Asian than neighboring Shamokin Dam (1.7% Asian), and Hummels Wharf (3.3% Asian).
Northumberland's Hispanic Population
269 residents of Northumberland identify as Hispanic, or 6.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Northumberland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northumberland is ranked #302 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Northumberland is more Hispanic than neighboring Kapp Heights (4.8% Hispanic), Shamokin Dam (3.8% Hispanic), Winfield (2.1% Hispanic), and Hummels Wharf (5.3% Hispanic). Northumberland is less Hispanic than neighboring Sunbury (12.3% Hispanic).
Northumberland's Native American/Other Population
19 residents of Northumberland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Northumberland 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, Northumberland is ranked #604 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Northumberland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunbury (0.4% Native American/Other), Shamokin Dam (0.3% Native American/Other), and Winfield (0.3% Native American/Other). Northumberland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kapp Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), and Hummels Wharf (0.6% Native American/Other).
Northumberland's Multiracial Population
127 residents of Northumberland identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Northumberland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Northumberland is ranked #1002 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Northumberland is more Multiracial than neighboring Kapp Heights (2.4% Multiracial), Shamokin Dam (2.7% Multiracial), Winfield (2.9% Multiracial), and Hummels Wharf (2.2% Multiracial). Northumberland is less Multiracial than neighboring Sunbury (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.