Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Total Population: 375,408

County Seat: Allentown

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Median Home Value

$276,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$77,493

Across all households

Median Age

39.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

33.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)60.4%
Hispanic or Latino27.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.5%
Two or More Races2.6%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

22.5%

65 Years and Over

17.3%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.0%

No Health Insurance

6.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$77,493

Mean Household Income

$107,564

Per Capita Income

$41,804

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$276,100

Median Rent

$1,326/mo

Total Housing Units

150,547

Owner-Occupied

65.2%

Renter-Occupied

34.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Married Couple Households

47.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.3%

Average Household Size

2.55

Broadband Internet Access

88.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 42077.