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The City of Northampton had a population of 30,962 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Northampton is located at latitude 42.3251 and longitude -72.6412 in Hampshire County. The formal boundaries for the City of Northampton encompass a land area of 34.24 sq. miles and a water area of 1.51 sq. miles. Hampshire County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Northampton has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,962 (100%) |
| Population Density | 904 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $80,288 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,705 |
| Median Home Value | $429,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,192 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,711 (54.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,756 (40.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 725 (5.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13,467 |
| Average Household Size | 2.03 |
| Family Households | 6,819 (50.6%) |
The table below compares Northampton to the other 248 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 49 | 81st |
| Population Density | # 176 | 30th |
| Median Household Income | # 181 | 28th |
| Per Capita Income | # 148 | 41st |
| Diversity Index | # 90 | 64th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Massachusetts Census Data Comparison Tool.
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