Bath is a borough located in Northampton County Pennsylvania. Bath has a 2024 population of 2,896. Bath is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,828 in 2020.
The average household income in Bath is $76,860 with a poverty rate of 20.65%. The median age in Bath is 32.3 years: 31 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bath was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,144 | 76.19% |
| Black or African American | 326 | 11.58% |
| Two or more races | 233 | 8.28% |
| Other race | 86 | 3.06% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,063 | 2.64 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Non Family | 418 | 1.25 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Married | 385 | 3.35 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Female | 207 | 4.17 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Male | 53 | 2.47 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 7.83% |
| Associates Degree | 234 | 13.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 233 | 13.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 124 | 7.36% |
| High School Graduate | 677 | 40.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.77% |
| Some College | 272 | 16.14% |
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 | 1,324 | 1,206 | 318 |
| Hispanic | 196 | 196 | 21 |
| Black | 125 | 98 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 89 | 13 |
| Other Race | 62 | 62 | 11 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,000 | $61,346 | $52,286 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,917 | $115,568 | $94,107 |
| High School Graduate | $32,337 | $45,244 | $24,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,195 | $51,500 | $33,106 |
| Some College | $33,851 | $60,000 | $28,409 |
$42,195
Average Earnings
$51,500
Average Male
$33,106
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.88% of Bath residents speak only English, while 10.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 398 | 261 | 65.58% |
| Black | 326 | 202 | 61.96% |
| Multiple | 233 | 133 | 57.08% |
| White | 2,037 | 118 | 5.79% |
| Other | 86 | 42 | 48.84% |
20.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.71%
Male Poverty Rate
21.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bath is Hispanic, with 65.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bath is White, with 5.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.9% |
| High School | 13.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.31% |
| Male Employed | 8.98% |
| Female Employed | 8.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,112 | $89,116 |
| Households | $56,813 | $76,860 |
| Married Families | $100,781 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,500 | $49,855 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
109
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3.85% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
67.13%
Born in Bath
95.52%
Native Born
4.48%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
2.67%
Naturalized
95.52% of Bath residents were born in the United States, with 67.13% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,981 | 17 | 0.57% |
| 2028 | 2,964 | 17 | 0.58% |
| 2027 | 2,947 | 17 | 0.58% |
| 2026 | 2,930 | 17 | 0.58% |
| 2025 | 2,913 | 17 | 0.59% |
| 2024 | 2,896 | 17 | 0.59% |
| 2023 | 2,879 | 72 | 2.57% |
| 2022 | 2,807 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 2,823 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 2,828 | 157 | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 2,671 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 2,676 | 9 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 2,667 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 2,662 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 2,657 | -14 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 2,671 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 2,673 | -11 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 2,684 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 2,687 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 2,693 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,678 | -303 | -10.16% |