Northumberland is a borough located in Northumberland County Pennsylvania. Northumberland has a 2024 population of 3,816. Northumberland is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,906 in 2020.
The average household income in Northumberland is $67,057 with a poverty rate of 18.3%. The median age in Northumberland is 41.6 years: 41.4 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Northumberland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,493 | 90.17% |
| Black or African American | 172 | 4.44% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 2.81% |
| Other race | 100 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,776 | 2.16 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Married | 757 | 2.64 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 652 | 1.23 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Female | 258 | 2.6 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
| Male | 109 | 3.31 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 193 | 6.62% |
| Associates Degree | 317 | 10.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 381 | 13.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 207 | 7.1% |
| High School Graduate | 1,317 | 45.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 1.34% |
| Some College | 462 | 15.84% |
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 | 2,707 | 2,524 | 578 |
| Black | 102 | 102 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 91 | 83 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 28 | 10 |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,760 | $68,125 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,429 | $90,938 | $51,500 |
| High School Graduate | $39,615 | $43,646 | $37,256 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,674 | $49,693 | $35,730 |
| Some College | $35,101 | $46,071 | $27,321 |
$40,674
Average Earnings
$49,693
Average Male
$35,730
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.34% of Northumberland residents speak only English, while 3.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,412 | 444 | 13.01% |
| Black | 172 | 153 | 88.95% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 146 | 90.68% |
| Other | 100 | 100 | 100% |
18.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.21%
Male Poverty Rate
23.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northumberland is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northumberland is White, with 13.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.59% |
| Some College | 22.72% |
| High School | 14.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.61% |
| Male Employed | 12.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,078 | $75,407 |
| Households | $57,162 | $67,057 |
| Married Families | $90,547 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,909 | $48,818 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
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
145
Number of Veterans
128
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 5.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
83.07%
Born in Northumberland
97.86%
Native Born
2.14%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
97.86% of Northumberland residents were born in the United States, with 83.07% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,704 | -23 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 3,727 | -22 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 3,749 | -22 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 3,771 | -23 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 3,794 | -22 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 3,816 | -23 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 3,839 | -19 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 3,858 | -32 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 3,890 | -16 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 3,906 | 314 | 8.74% |
| 2019 | 3,592 | -20 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 3,612 | -32 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 3,644 | -30 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 3,674 | -26 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 3,700 | -23 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 3,723 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 3,733 | -24 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 3,757 | -11 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 3,768 | -8 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 3,776 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,714 | -146 | -3.78% |
| 1990 | 3,860 | 224 | 6.16% |
| 1980 | 3,636 | -466 | -11.36% |
| 1970 | 4,102 | -54 | -1.3% |
| 1960 | 4,156 | -51 | -1.21% |
| 1950 | 4,207 | -262 | -5.86% |
| 1940 | 4,469 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 1930 | 4,483 | 422 | 10.39% |
| 1920 | 4,061 | 544 | 15.47% |
| 1910 | 3,517 | 769 | 27.98% |
| 1900 | 2,748 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 1890 | 2,744 | -960 | -25.92% |