Population 7,242 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northumberland
Household size in Northumberland
| Period | Northumberland | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Northumberland are small: just 2.12 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.26, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 18 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Northumberland
| Period | Northumberland | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.5, Northumberland is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.5, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Northumberland
| Period | Northumberland | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Northumberland (13.8%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Northumberland has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Northumberland
Renters in Northumberland
| Period | Northumberland | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Northumberland is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Northumberland
| Period | Northumberland | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Northumberland: just 5.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.4 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Northumberland
| Period | Northumberland | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Northumberland is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Northumberland
| Period | Northumberland | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $584 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $642 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $832 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $885 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$301 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Northumberland pays $885 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $301 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Northumberland
Bachelor's degrees in Northumberland
| Period | Northumberland | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Northumberland: 24.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Northumberland
| Period | Northumberland | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Northumberland: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Northumberland
| Period | Northumberland | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Northumberland has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 41 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Northumberland compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | 2.12 | 47.5 | 13.8% | 23.3% | 5.4% | 1964 | $885 | 24.3% | 94.5% | 2.3% |
| Sunbury | 2.33 | 45.4 | 12.8% | 32.6% | 9.9% | 1958 | $816 | 16.5% | 90.5% | 3.8% |
| Shamokin Dam | 2.27 | 48.7 | 10.6% | 31.2% | 9.5% | 1966 | $866 | 24.0% | 93.3% | 1.8% |
| Oak Park | 2.87 | 42.7 | 5.8% | 9.0% | 4.9% | 1975 | $1,014 | 35.1% | 90.7% | 1.6% |
| Hummels Wharf | 2.53 | 47.8 | 5.9% | 17.0% | 12.6% | 1974 | $890 | 39.8% | 93.7% | 2.6% |
| Winfield | 2.68 | 47.2 | 6.8% | 14.9% | 10.3% | 1979 | $873 | 31.8% | 91.7% | 2.8% |
| Montandon | 2.05 | 50.7 | 6.8% | 31.0% | 4.3% | 1974 | $737 | 19.5% | 93.9% | 5.1% |
| Mooresburg | 2.47 | 47.7 | 12.9% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 1985 | $1,410 | 33.8% | 91.6% | 1.4% |
| Wolverton | 2.63 | 47.8 | 10.6% | 7.0% | 5.2% | 1976 | $1,074 | 43.1% | 90.7% | 1.7% |
| Potts Grove | 2.18 | 52.4 | 9.1% | 14.6% | 6.9% | 1970 | $1,084 | 25.8% | 92.4% | 2.1% |
| Snydertown | 2.28 | 48.1 | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 1976 | $950 | 21.5% | 90.3% | 1.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Northumberland. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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