Northumberland County Summary

Life in Northumberland County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Northumberland County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Northumberland County:

  • The population in Northumberland County is 91,340.

  • The median home value in Northumberland County is $133,705.

  • The median income in Northumberland County is $55,952.

  • The median rent in Northumberland County is $751.

  • The unemployment rate in Northumberland County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Northumberland County is 12.4%.

  • The average high in Northumberland County is 67.0° and there are 99.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Northumberland County

List Of Cities & Towns in Northumberland County

Sunbury, PA Population 9,680

Shamokin, PA Population 6,915

Milton, PA Population 6,610

Mount Carmel, PA Population 5,723

Northumberland, PA Population 3,892

Kulpmont, PA Population 2,758

Elysburg, PA Population 2,451

Riverside, PA Population 2,316

Edgewood, PA Population 2,225

Fairview-Ferndale, PA Population 1,837

Watso, PA Population 1,792

Trevorton, PA Population 1,695

Dewart, PA Population 1,285

Montandon, PA Population 852

Turbotville, PA Population 818

Kapp Heights, PA Population 765

Atlas, PA Population 664

Marion Heights, PA Population 654

Dalmatia, PA Population 373

Herndon, PA Population 359

McEwensville, PA Population 339

Snyde, PA Population 338

Ranshaw, PA Population 328

Tharptown (Uniontown), PA Population 269

Strong, PA Population 0

Marshallton, PA Population 0

Map Of Northumberland County

Northumberland County, PA Weather

  • The average high in Northumberland County is 67.0°.

  • There are 79.27 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 99.5 inches of rain each year with 12.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:18 hours of sun each day in Northumberland County.

StatNorthumberland County
Mean High67.0
Nice Days79.27
Rainfall99.5
Snowfall12.7
Sunny_hours4:18
67.0°
Average High
99.5
Inches of Rain

Northumberland County Photos

Eb West Chestnut Streetc Kulpmontc Pa
Source: Wikipedia User Bing722 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Miltonc Pa Rr
Source: Wikipedia User Dincher | CC BY-SA 3.0
Miltonc Pa Keystone Marker
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Post Office Milton Pa
Source: Public Domain
View Of Mount Carmel
Source: Wikipedia User Jakec | CC BY-SA 4.0
Pennsylvania Locator Map
Source: Wikipedia User US Census, Ruhrfisch | GFDL

Northumberland County Demographics

Population over time in Northumberland County

The current population in Northumberland County is 91,340. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 91,853 0.7%
2021 91,234 -0.6%
2020 91,761 -

Gender in Northumberland County

  • Northumberland County is 49.2% female with 44,937 female residents.

  • Northumberland County is 50.8% male with 46,402 male residents.

Female
49.2% (44,937)
Male
50.8% (46,402)
Gender Northumberland County PA USA
Female 49.2% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 50.8% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Northumberland County

Northumberland County is:

  • 90.7% White with 82,862 White residents.

  • 2.4% African American with 2,222 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 314 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 304 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 1,737 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.2% Hispanic with 3,879 Hispanic residents.

White
90.7% (82,862)
African American
2.4% (2,222)
American Indian
0.0% (8)
Asian
0.3% (314)
Hawaiian
0.0% (14)
Other
0.3% (304)
Two Or More
1.9% (1,737)
Hispanic
4.2% (3,879)

Table: Northumberland County By Race

Race Northumberland County PA USA
White 90.7% 74.5% 58.9%
African American 2.4% 10.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 3.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.2% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

  • 4.5% of households in Northumberland County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Northumberland County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Northumberland County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Northumberland County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Northumberland County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Northumberland County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Northumberland County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Northumberland County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Northumberland County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Northumberland County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (4,110)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (4,161)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.6% (10,552)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.8% (9,836)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.4% (12,247)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.1% (15,629)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (11,809)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.0% (13,726)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.4% (5,824)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (3,440)
Income Northumberland County PA USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 3.9% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.6% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 7.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.4% 11.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.1% 16.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 17.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 8.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 10.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Northumberland County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Northumberland County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Northumberland County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 48.0% of adults in Northumberland County completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Northumberland County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Northumberland County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Northumberland County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Northumberland County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Northumberland County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Northumberland County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (3,653)
9-12th Grade
7% (6,393)
High School / GED
48% (43,843)
Some College
14% (12,787)
Associate's Degree
9% (8,220)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (11,874)
Master's Degree
4% (3,653)
Professional Degree
1% (913)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Northumberland County PA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 48% 34% 26%
Some College 14% 16% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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