Northumberland County, PA

County

Cities in Northumberland County

Neighborhoods in Northumberland County

Neighborhood

Northumberland, PA

Paxinos / Weigh Scales

Schuyler / Five Points

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Northumberland

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.5%

Households with Children

25.4%

School Enrollment K-12

9,023

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 14.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.7%
Seniors (65+): 22.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.7%
High School / GED: 47.0%
Some College or Associate's: 24.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.6%
Single Parents: 9.8%
Couples & Adults: 37.4%
Living Alone: 37.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 2.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 17.8%
Puerto Rican: 47.9%
Cuban: 1.7%
Dominican: 4.6%
Central American: 8.6%
South American: 12.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 50.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 49.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 85.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 12.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.6%
Spanish: 2.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 3.2%
Not Enrolled: 80.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources