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Population Review

Northampton city, MA — Population & Demographics

Northampton city, MA has a population of 28,640. The median household income is $78,467 and the median age is 41.7.

28,640

Population

$78,467

Median Income

$398,000

Median Home Value

41.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White82.9%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$78,467

Median Household Income

$48,960

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$398,000

Median Home Value

$1,404

Median Rent

57.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.9%

High School+

61.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.9%

Drive Alone

59.7%

Public Transit

21.9%

Work From Home

21.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

38.3%

Foreign Born

86.7%

Non-English at Home

3.9%

Veterans

13.5%

With Disability

98.4%

Health Insurance

96.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management41.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.9%
Manufacturing6.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Information3.8%
Public Administration3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing3.2%
Construction3.0%
Retail Trade2.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Northampton city, MA has a population of 28,640 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Northampton city, MA is $78,467, with 7.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Northampton city, MA is $398,000, with median rent at $1,404.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.