Northampton County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
318,580
Median Age
42.0
Male Median
40.2
Female Median
43.4
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Population Growth

Northampton County, Pennsylvania Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +8.2%%.
+8.2%% Growth
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.0 | 318,580 |
| 2023 | 42.0 | 315,927 |
| 2022 | 41.9 | 314,299 |
| 2021 | 42.1 | 311,359 |
| 2020 | 42.2 | 304,233 |
| 2019 | 42.2 | 302,809 |
| 2018 | 42.1 | 301,778 |
| 2017 | 42.0 | 300,941 |
| 2016 | 41.9 | 300,520 |
| 2015 | 41.8 | 299,616 |
| 2014 | 41.5 | 299,225 |
| 2013 | 41.2 | 298,439 |
| 2012 | 40.9 | 297,519 |
| 2011 | 40.5 | 296,323 |
| 2010 | 40.2 | 294,536 |
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.6% |
| 5–17 | 14.5% |
| 18–24 | 10.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–54 | 24.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65+ | 20.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 65.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 31.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Northampton County, Pennsylvania
The median age in Northampton County, Pennsylvania is 42.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Northampton County, Pennsylvania is 318,580.
In Northampton County, Pennsylvania, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Northampton County, Pennsylvania is aging.