Northampton, MA People


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Northampton, MA is a vibrant and diverse city located in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts with a population estimated at 29,379 and a population density of 828 people per square mile. Home to numerous businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events, Northampton has something for everyone. Local businesses like Thorne's Market, Green Street Cafe, and Black Sheep Deli offer unique dining experiences while places like Look Park provide ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. Other organizations in Northampton include The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and the Whatley Library which help build the community. When it comes to sports events Northampton is home to The Valley Blue Sox a collegiate summer baseball team based out of Mackenzie Stadium since 1946. With so much to offer its no wonder why people are flocking to this picturesque city nestled in western Massachusetts!

The population in Northampton is 29,379. There are 858 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Northampton is 41, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Northampton is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Northampton
- 41.1% are married
- 13.1% are divorced
- 28.7% are married with children
- 19.4% have children, but are single
Race in Northampton

- 81.1% are White
- 2.5% are Black
- 5.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleNorthampton, MassachusettsUnited States
  29,379.0329,725,481.0
  58.4%50.5%
  41.6%49.5%
  4138.4
 
  28,552.0326,569,308.0
  28,663.0309,327,143.0
  28,978.0285,036,114.0
  29,289.0251,960,433.0
  -2.1%15.6%
  -3.2%30.8%
 
  857.993.4
  34.2453531905.423
  1.505264836.791
 
  82.4%59.4%
  2.6%12.2%
  3.5%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.3%0.4%
  3.7%3.2%
  7.4%18.4%
 
  41.1%49.8%
  40.1%48.0%
  1.0%1.8%
  58.9%50.2%
  42.2%33.8%
  11.5%10.8%
  5.2%5.6%
 
  2.132.6
  11,949.0124,010,992.0
  6,478.080,755,759.0
  30.2%30.5%
  45.8%42.9%
  5,471.043,255,233.0
  13.1%15.8%
  10.9%10.8%
Reviews for Northampton
    See all ()

I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to  More

   |    Reply

The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable  More

   |    Reply

Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Northampton

Voting
Compare Northampton, MA
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Northampton, Massachusetts to any other city in the US.