Northumberland County, PA

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2022 Population

91,340

0.559% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

44.5

0.225% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

12.4%

0.197% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$55,952

9.7% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$141,300

15.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

41,461

0.145% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Northumberland County, PA had a population of 91.3k people with a median age of 44.5 and a median household income of $55,952. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Northumberland County, PA declined from 91,853 to 91,340, a −0.559% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,005 to $55,952, a 9.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northumberland County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.45%), and White (Hispanic) (1.32%).

None of the households in Northumberland County, 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.

99.4% of the residents in Northumberland County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northumberland County, PA are Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career (406422) (50 degrees awarded in 2022) and Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury (36 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Northumberland County, PA was $141,300, and the homeownership rate was 73.8%.

Most people in Northumberland County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Northumberland County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Northumberland County, PA borders Columbia County, PA, Dauphin County, PA, Juniata County, PA, Lycoming County, PA, Montour County, PA, Perry County, PA, Schuylkill County, PA, Snyder County, PA, and Union County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Northumberland County, PA is home to a population of 91.3k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.23% of Northumberland County, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.12k people).

In 2022, there were 37.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.9k people) in Northumberland County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.22k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.74k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.4% of Northumberland County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Northumberland County, PA was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northumberland County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northumberland County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.9k ± 266
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.22k ± 177
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.74k ± 269

4.25%

Hispanic Population

3.88k people

4.25% of the people in Northumberland County, PA are hispanic (3.88k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northumberland County, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

1.23%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.12k people

1.32%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.22k people

As of 2022, 1.23% of Northumberland County, PA residents (1.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northumberland County, PA was 1.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,096 ± 227
Gulf War (1990s)
1,050 ± 255
Gulf War (2001-)
888 ± 192

Northumberland County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northumberland County, PA employs 41.5k people. The largest industries in Northumberland County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,764 people), Retail Trade (5,759 people), and Manufacturing (5,554 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,250), Public Administration ($58,443), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($55,966).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

41.5k

2022 Value

± 1,306

−0.145%

1 Year decline

± 4.43%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northumberland County, PA declined at a rate of −0.145%, from 41.5k employees to 41.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northumberland County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,472 people), Material Moving Occupations (3,666 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,618 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northumberland County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

41.5k

2022 Value

± 1,306

−0.145%

1 Year decline

± 4.43%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northumberland County, PA declined at a rate of −0.145%, from 41.5k employees to 41.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northumberland County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,764 people), Retail Trade (5,759 people), and Manufacturing (5,554 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northumberland County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Northumberland County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,852

Median earning men ± $991

$33,060

Median earning women ± $1,037

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($67,131), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,220), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,406).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,547), Public Administration ($44,919), and Information ($40,363).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

176
Other Services (except Public Administration)
107
Retail Trade
83
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$217k
Manufacturing
$169k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$160k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Northumberland County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 68.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.55%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.55%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Northumberland County, PA 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

In 2022, universities in Northumberland County, PA awarded 86 degrees. The student population of Northumberland County, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 47 male students and 76 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northumberland County, PA are White (82 and 95.3%), followed by Black or African American (2 and 2.33%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 2.33%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Northumberland County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career (406422) (50 and 58.1%) and Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury (36 and 41.9%).

The most popular majors in Northumberland County, PA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (50 and 58.1%), Welding Technology (15 and 17.4%), and Electrician (13 and 15.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Northumberland County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 77.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 123 (38.2% men and 61.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 123 students enrolled in Northumberland County, PA, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 110 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common

50 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Northumberland County, PA was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Northumberland County, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career (406422)
50 degrees awarded
Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury
36 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career (406422) with 50 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 36 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northumberland County, PA, which is 0.72 times less than the 50 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 82 degrees mean that there were 41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($17,892) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($809) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,137) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

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 Northumberland County, PA was $141,300 in 2022, which is 0.501 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $122,700 to $141,300, a 15.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Northumberland County, PA is 73.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Northumberland County, PA have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northumberland County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northumberland County, PA is $55,952. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Northumberland County, PA was Census Tract 808 with a value of $99,500, followed by Census Tract 807 and Census Tract 819, with respective values of $86,912 and $81,164.

In 2023, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Northumberland County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.25%.

Housing

Property

$141,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,860

$27,875

Median Property Taxes

±$951

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 Northumberland County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northumberland County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.8%

Homeownership

2022

60.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 73.8% of the housing units in Northumberland County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northumberland County, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 808
Census Tract 807
Census Tract 819

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northumberland County, PA was Census Tract 808 with a value of $99,500, followed by Census Tract 807 and Census Tract 819, with respective values of $86,912 and $81,164.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Northumberland County, 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.

$55,952

Median Household Income

± $1,495

37.8k

Number of Households

± 1,207

In 2022, the median household income of the 37.8k households in Northumberland County, PA grew to $55,952 from the previous year's value of $51,005.

The following chart displays the households in Northumberland County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Northumberland County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Carpooled (9.7%)
Worked At Home (7.39%)

In 2022, 78.8% of workers in Northumberland County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.7%) and those who worked at home (7.39%).

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

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northumberland County, PA have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.37% of the workforce in Northumberland County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Northumberland County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.25%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northumberland County, PA (10.9k out of 87.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northumberland County, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 17.3% of the children was living in poverty in Northumberland County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

95.4% of the population of Northumberland County, PA has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.832% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Northumberland County, PA see 2201 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.677% decrease from the previous year (2216 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2467 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1984 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,201 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Northumberland County, PA

Primary care physicians in Northumberland County, PA see an average of 2,201 patients per year. This represents a 0.677% decrease from the previous year (2,216 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Northumberland County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.6%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

17.9%

Medicaid

16.9%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.832%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northumberland County, PA declined by 1.06% from 4.65% to 4.6%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.7 in Northumberland County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Northumberland County, PA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in Northumberland County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Northumberland County, PA.