Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

153,983

2.14% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.881% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.52%

5.46% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$83,610

6.28% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$238,500

3.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA had a population of 154k people with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $83,610. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA grew from 150,759 to 153,983, a 2.14% increase and its median household income grew from $78,673 to $83,610, a 6.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.9%), White (Hispanic) (4.25%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.64%).

7.88% of the households in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA was $238,500, and the homeownership rate was 80.3%.

Most people in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA borders Warren County PUMA, NJ, Monroe County PUMA, PA, Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA, Outside Allentown & Bethlehem Cities)Emmaus Borough PUMA, PA, and Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 154k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.22% of Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (8.03k people).

In 2021, there were 20.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.55k White (Hispanic) and 3.83k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA are Spanish (5,122 households), Italian (594 households), and Hindi (502 households).

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 1.48k
White (Hispanic)
6.55k ± 840
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.83k ± 703

7.79%

Hispanic Population

12k people

7.79% of the people in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA are hispanic (12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

5.22%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.03k people

5.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.92k people

As of 2021, 5.22% of Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA residents (8.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA was 5.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,122 households (3.48%)
Italian
594 households (0.404%)
Hindi
502 households (0.341%)

7.88% of the households in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 3.48% of the households in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,054 ± 389
Gulf War (1990s)
1,211 ± 319
Gulf War (2001-)
1,197 ± 302

Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA employs 78.1k people. The largest industries in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (6,433 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,269 people), and Construction (4,046 people), and the highest paying industries are Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($184,487), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($146,042), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($132,458).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,687

Women

48.5%

39,012

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 75,699 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

78.1k

2021 Value

3.16%

1 Year growth

± 3.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 3.16%, from 75.7k employees to 78.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA, are Cashiers (2,236 people), Registered nurses (2,118 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,089 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

78.1k

2021 Value

3.16%

1 Year growth

± 3.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 3.16%, from 75.7k employees to 78.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,433 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,269 people), and Construction (4,046 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,814

Median earning men ± $1,292

$38,404

Median earning women ± $1,639

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($88,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,434), and Public Administration ($77,422).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,926), and Wholesale Trade ($49,438).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania and New Jersey to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania and New Jersey product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $174B, followed by Mixed freight ($117B) and Electronics ($112B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania and New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania and New Jersey to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$187B
Ohio
$57.2B
Maryland
$41.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania and New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $187B, followed by Ohio with $57.2B and Maryland and $41.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania and New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.614% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.551% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (42.2k), Bachelors Degree (24.7k), and Some college (20.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA was $238,500 in 2021, which is 0.974 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $230,600 to $238,500, a 3.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA is 80.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA is $83,610. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Property

$238,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,653

$47,895

Median Property Taxes

±$1,413

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.3%

Homeownership

2021

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80.3% of the housing units in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,610

Median Household Income

± $1,917

59.6k

Number of Households

± 1,794

In 2021, the median household income of the 59.6k households in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA grew to $83,610 from the previous year's value of $78,673.

The following chart displays the households in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.427

2021 Wage GINI in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA

0.436

2020 Wage GINI in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.11% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Worked At Home (8.43%)
Carpooled (6.79%)

In 2021, 82.7% of workers in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.43%) and those who carpooled to work (6.79%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.17% of the workforce in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.52% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA (9.92k out of 152k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.7% of the population of Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 60.1% on employee plans, 9.32% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.477% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1171 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

1,222 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

1,171 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 patients).

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,171 patients per year. This represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania and New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.32%

Uninsured

60.1%

Employer Coverage

9.32%

Medicaid

16.4%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.477%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA grew by 1.77% from 3.26% to 3.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.