Northampton city is located in Hampshire County Massachusetts. Northampton city has a 2024 population of 29,321. Northampton city is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually but its population has increased by 7.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,324 in 2020.
The average household income in Northampton city is $113,815 with a poverty rate of 11.29%. The median age in Northampton city is 42.5 years: 44.1 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Northampton city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,117 | 85.39% |
| Two or more races | 1,413 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,078 | 3.82% |
| Other race | 998 | 3.53% |
| Black or African American | 587 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,345 | 2 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Non Family | 6,035 | 1.26 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Married | 4,749 | 2.76 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Female | 1,258 | 2.52 | 66 | 34 |
| Male | 303 | 2.8 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
58.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 573 | 2.82% |
| Associates Degree | 1,308 | 6.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,676 | 27.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,090 | 34.94% |
| High School Graduate | 2,725 | 13.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 664 | 3.27% |
| Some College | 2,254 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,541 | 16,962 | 11,526 |
| Hispanic | 1,340 | 808 | 455 |
| Other Race | 701 | 374 | 167 |
| 2+ Races | 617 | 545 | 420 |
| Asian | 476 | 388 | 244 |
| Black | 384 | 355 | 138 |
| Native American | 37 | 28 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 68.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,623 | $61,250 | $43,477 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,228 | $88,065 | $67,037 |
| High School Graduate | $34,784 | $27,625 | $43,229 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,479 | $36,600 | $23,537 |
| Overall | $55,756 | $59,325 | $54,073 |
| Some College | $41,026 | $48,424 | $28,750 |
$55,756
Average Earnings
$59,325
Average Male
$54,073
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.69% of Northampton city residents speak only English, while 13.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,048 | 2,183 | 10.37% |
| Hispanic | 1,963 | 272 | 13.86% |
| Other | 930 | 211 | 22.69% |
| Asian | 569 | 136 | 23.9% |
| Multiple | 1,193 | 128 | 10.73% |
| Black | 389 | 116 | 29.82% |
| Native | 46 | 21 | 45.65% |
11.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.44%
Male Poverty Rate
12.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northampton city is Native, with 45.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northampton city is White, with 10.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.61% |
| High School | 25.36% |
| Some College | 15.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 64.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.55% |
| Female Employed | 5.03% |
| Male Employed | 3.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,871 | $152,730 |
| Households | $80,981 | $113,815 |
| Married Families | $135,985 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,104 | $67,006 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,007
Number of Veterans
969
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 405 |
| First Gulf War | 177 |
| Second Gulf War | 162 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 379 |
| 65 to 74 | 214 |
| 35 to 54 | 210 |
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 18 to 34 | 74 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 870 | 4.21% |
| Black | 128 | 24.66% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 5 | 12.2% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.88%
Born in Northampton city
90.78%
Native Born
9.22%
Foreign Born
4.55%
Non Citizen
4.67%
Naturalized
90.78% of Northampton city residents were born in the United States, with 48.88% having been born in Massachusetts. 4.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,076 | -49 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 29,125 | -49 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 29,174 | -49 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 29,223 | -49 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 29,272 | -49 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 29,321 | -49 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 29,370 | -49 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 29,419 | -119 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 29,538 | 2,214 | 8.1% |
| 2020 | 27,324 | -1,198 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 28,522 | -127 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 28,649 | 20 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 28,629 | 42 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 28,587 | 157 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 28,430 | -172 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 28,602 | -28 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 28,630 | -122 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 28,752 | 15 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 28,737 | 74 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 28,663 | 0 | 0% |