Northumberland, New York

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Population in 2010: 5,087.
Population change since 2000: +10.5%
 
Males: 2,587  (50.9%)
Females: 2,500  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

38.7 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12831.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $97,261 (it was $51,559 in 2000)
Northumberland:

$97,261
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,636 (it was $19,104 in 2000)

Northumberland town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $297,001 (it was $98,100 in 2000)
Northumberland:

$297,001
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $364,924; detached houses: $380,932; townhouses or other attached units: $321,598; in 2-unit structures: $313,966; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $432,005; in 5-or-more-unit structures: over $1,000,000; mobile homes: $61,839
March 2022 cost of living index in Northumberland: 100.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Northumberland, NY (2010)
    • 4,81494.6%White alone
    • 1252.5%Hispanic
    • 601.2%Two or more races
    • 390.8%Black alone
    • 330.6%Asian alone
    • 130.3%American Indian alone
    • 30.06%Other race alone

Races in Northumberland detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Irish (26.0%), German (16.0%), English (15.4%), Italian (11.2%), French (10.5%), United States (7.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 110 feet

Land area: 32.3 square miles.

Population density: 157 people per square mile   (very low).

Northumberland, New York map

48 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.0%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Northumberland town:

2.3% ($2,255)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (29.4 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (141.9 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (161.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Wilton, NY (2.3 miles ),
Schuylerville, NY (2.3 miles ),
Victory, NY (2.4 miles ),
Saratoga, NY (2.6 miles ),
Moreau, NY (2.7 miles ),
Fort Edward, NY (2.7 miles ),
Argyle, NY (2.9 miles ),
Greenwich, NY (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 43.17 N, Longitude: 73.63 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Distribution of median household income in Northumberland, NY in 2022
Northumberland satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $262,500
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $265,300
  • 2019: 8 buildings, average cost: $263,300
  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $266,000
  • 2017: 8 buildings, average cost: $252,800
  • 2016: 9 buildings, average cost: $228,400
  • 2015: 12 buildings, average cost: $192,900
  • 2014: 10 buildings, average cost: $208,200
  • 2013: 8 buildings, average cost: $233,900
  • 2012: 9 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 2011: 10 buildings, average cost: $256,000
  • 2010: 17 buildings, average cost: $211,900
  • 2009: 14 buildings, average cost: $234,000
  • 2008: 27 buildings, average cost: $275,400
  • 2007: 27 buildings, average cost: $403,600
  • 2006: 22 buildings, average cost: $246,900
  • 2005: 20 buildings, average cost: $255,500
  • 2004: 24 buildings, average cost: $161,500
  • 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $154,100
  • 2002: 17 buildings, average cost: $121,500
  • 2001: 13 buildings, average cost: $162,200
  • 2000: 16 buildings, average cost: $61,700
  • 1999: 50 buildings, average cost: $67,000
  • 1998: 47 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 1997: 51 buildings, average cost: $62,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Northumberland, NY residents
Average permit cost in Northumberland, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in Northumberland, NY
Historical housing units in Northumberland, NY
Most common industries in Northumberland, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Construction (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
  • Paper (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Public administration (9.2%)
  • Paper (7.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.3%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.9%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.8%)
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.6%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Northumberland, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Cashiers (7.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.6%)

Average climate in Northumberland, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Northumberland-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/1960, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.0 miles away from the Northumberland town center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 18.6 miles away from the town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Northumberland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 64.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 92.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 91.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 104.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 152.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 64.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Saratoga County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 5, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Northumberland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Northumberland:

  • WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CHHA (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; HUDSON FALLS, NY)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRA (Hospital, about 9 miles away; HUDSON FALLS, NY)
  • AIM SERVICES, INC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; SOUTH GLENS FALLS, NY)
  • GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; GLENS FALLS, NY)
  • WESLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY)
  • THE PINES AT GLENS FALLS CTR FOR NRSG AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GLENS FALLS, NY)
  • THE STANTON NURSING AND REHAB CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GLENS FALLS, NY)

Airports located in Northumberland:

Amtrak stations near Northumberland:

  • 8 miles: FORT EDWARD/GLENS FALLS (FORT EDWARD, EAST ST.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.
  • 11 miles: SARATOGA SPRINGS (WEST AVE. & STATION LN.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Northumberland:

  • Skidmore College (about 10 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,753)
  • SUNY Empire State College (about 10 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 9,473)
  • Adirondack Community College (about 13 miles; Queensbury, NY; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • Union College (about 29 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Schenectady County Community College (about 30 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 3,676)
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (about 31 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 6,940)
  • The Sage Colleges (about 31 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 2,499)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Northumberland: Black Orchid Stables (A), Half-A-Chance Farm (B), Stonebridge Farm (C), Airway Meadows Golf Course (D), Callahans Corners (E), Purintondale Farm (F), Barber Brothers Dairy (G), Clear Echo Farm (H), Kings-Ransom Farm (I), Welcome Stock Farm (J), Foster Farm (K), Thomas Poultry Farm of Schuylerville (L), Northumberland Town Hall (M). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Gansevoort New Cemetery (1), Bacon Hill Cemetery (2), Thompson Cemetery (3), Laing Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pecks Creek (A), Rice Brook (B), Cole Brook (C), Tuttle Brook (D), Hurds Brook (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Saratoga County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.8 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

77.8%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.0%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.2%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.7%
Whole state:

7.4%
16 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
7 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
22 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Northumberland:

Marital status in Northumberland, NY
  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 64.9%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

For population 25 years and over in Northumberland:

  • High school or higher: 86.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.1
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Northumberland, NY (based on Saratoga County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic52,50716
Mainline Protestant17,51257
Evangelical Protestant12,97656
Other2,82814
Orthodox2102
Black Protestant241
None133,550-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 31
Saratoga County:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Saratoga County:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Here:

0.37 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 86
Here:

3.99 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 195
Here:

9.04 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.5%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Saratoga County:

25.2%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Saratoga County:

14.2%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Northumberland:

  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WENU (1410 AM; 1 kW; SOUTH GLEN FALLS, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWSC (1450 AM; 1 kW; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WMML (1230 AM; 1 kW; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Northumberland:

  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)
  • WFFG-FM (107.1 FM; CORINTH, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WKRD (93.7 FM; SCOTIA, NY; Owner: DOT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSSK (89.7 FM; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WCQL (95.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WBAR-FM (94.7 FM; LAKE LUZERNE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKBE (100.3 FM; WARRENSBURG, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCKM-FM (99.1 FM; LAKE GEORGE, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WNYQ (105.7 FM; QUEENSBURY, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WQAR (101.3 FM; STILLWATER, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WLJH (90.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE INC)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)

TV broadcast stations around Northumberland:

  • WNYA-CA (Channel 39; EASTON, ETC., NY; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • W47CM (Channel 47; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WNCE-CA (Channel 8; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: NORTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WYPX (Channel 55; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: PAXSON ALBANY LICENSE, INC.)
  • W04BD (Channel 4; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 22.0mTotal length
  • $12,625,000Total costs
  • 8,759Total average daily traffic
  • 597Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,877Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Northumberland, NY
  • 32.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 31.8%Utility gas
  • 16.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.5%Wood
  • 8.5%Electricity
  • 1.1%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Northumberland, NY
  • 33.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 30.5%Utility gas
  • 17.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.4%Electricity
  • 3.7%Wood


Northumberland compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Northumberland on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: food and beverage stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: printing and related support activities (population 5,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides (population 5,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: supervisors of transportation and material moving workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: special education teachers (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: paper (population 5,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: food processing workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: supervisors of construction and extraction workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: music stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: paper (population 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: plant and system operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: fuel dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: hardware, plumbing and heating equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: paper and paper products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: department and other general merchandise stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: pharmacies and drug stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
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