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The Borough of Northumberland had a population of 3,866 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Northumberland is located at latitude 40.8918 and longitude -76.7975 in Northumberland County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Northumberland encompass a land area of 1.51 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Northumberland County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Borough of Northumberland 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 | 3,866 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,401 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 14 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $66,477 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,012 |
| Median Home Value | $162,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,814 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,224 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 502 (27.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 88 (4.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,726 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Family Households | 1,137 (65.9%) |
The table below compares Northumberland to the other 2,002 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Pennsylvania 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 | # 374 | 81st |
| Population Density | # 586 | 71st |
| Median Household Income | # 1099 | 45th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1133 | 43rd |
| Diversity Index | # 1116 | 44th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
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