Northampton County, PA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$86,687
Per Capita Income
$44,837
Poverty Rate
8.8%
SNAP Recipients
10.1%
Gini Index
0.442
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K10.6%
$25K–$50K17.1%
$50K–$75K15.4%
$75K–$100K13.2%
$100K–$150K20.7%
$150K–$200K10.8%
$200K+12.1%
The median household income in Northampton County, PA is $86,687 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $44,837. 8.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.442 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).