Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Northumberland County: county in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Northumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 94,528 and a population density of 76 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 90,258 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sunbury. The county was created 254 years ago in 1772.
County Snapshot
Northumberland County at a glance
Northumberland County currently has 17 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
17
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Pennsylvania counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
SunburyPopulation 9,322
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Quick Facts about Northumberland County
| Population | 90,258 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Different from | Northumberland County |
| Area | 1236 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 4% |
| Land as percent of area | 96% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8520,-76.7093 |
| Named for | Northumberland |
| Altitude | 571 feet / 174 meters |
| Capital | Sunbury |
| Establishment | March 21, 1772 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:07:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 73 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Northumberland County is located at 40°51'7"N 76°42'34"W (40.8519800, -76.7093200). It has 8 neighbors: Columbia County, Dauphin County, Juniata County, Lycoming County, Montour County, Schuylkill County, Snyder County and Union County.
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The largest city of Northumberland County is Sunbury with a population of 9,322. Other cities include, Northumberland population 3,570, Kulpmont population 2,735, Shamokin population 2,367 and Watsontown population 2,243. See all Northumberland County cities & populated places.
Northumberland County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northumberland County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sunbury | 9,322 | City in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Northumberland | 3,570 | Borough in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kulpmont | 2,735 | Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Shamokin | 2,367 | City in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Watsontown | 2,243 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Elysburg | 2,194 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Trevorton | 1,834 | Census designated place |
| Marshallton | 1,441 | Census designated place |
| Atlas | 809 | Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Turbotville | 662 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Marion Heights | 573 | Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| West Cameron | 522 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Hamilton | 479 | Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania |
| Herndon | 299 | Borough in southwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| McEwensville | 273 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Reed | 240 | Township in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of prec...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Northumberland County decreased by 4.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 94,348 | - | 2010-07-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2010 | 94,528 | 0.19% | census |
| 2011 | 94,392 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 94,410 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 93,877 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 93,590 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 92,878 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 92,283 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 91,721 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 91,080 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 90,843 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 90,258 | -0.65% | estimation process |
People born in Northumberland County (15)
People born in Northumberland County, including actress Ellen Albertini Dow, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania Thomas Wilson, Union Army general James Blair Steedman, .
More notable people
- Glenn Ressler (American football player) he was born in 21/05/1943
- Henry Kent McCay (United States federal judge) he was born in 08/01/1820
- Jacob G. Frick (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 23/01/1825
- John Schwartz (Anti-Lecompton Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives) he was born in 27/10/1793
- Matthew Brown (American academic administrator and minister) he was born in 16/01/1776
- Thomas L. Hamer (American politician) he was born in 01/07/1800
- William Plunkett Maclay (American politician) he was born in 23/08/1774
- Julius Augustus Lindauer (American shoemaker) he was born in 01/03/1849
- Max N. Lindauer (American farmer) he was born in 21/12/1860
- John J. Lindauer (American soldier during Civil War) he was born in 12/10/1838
- Emily H. Voris (Spouse of Randall Jacobs) she was born in 12/11/1885
- Stan Coveleski (American Major League Baseball pitcher during the 1910s and 1920s who primarily threw the spitball) he was born in 13/07/1889
Other places with the same name (1)
- Northumberland County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 12,069 people.
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