Lehigh County, PA Demographics
What is the population of Lehigh County?
There are 429,946 residents in Lehigh County, with a median age of 41. Of this, 49.37% are males and 50.63% are females. US-born citizens make up 80.9% of the resident pool in Lehigh County, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.04%. Additionally, 6.07% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 377,291 people in Lehigh County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 429,946 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 212,276 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 217,670 | 0.6% |
Male Population 49.37%
Female Population 50.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 347,813 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 56,049 | 1.5% |
| Not Citizen | 26,084 | 2.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 80.9%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.04%
Not Citizen 6.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,820 | -19.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 24,641 | -3.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 12,150 | -0.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 9,558 | -2.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 377,291 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.43%
Moved from Same County 5.79%
Moved from Same State 2.86%
Moved from Different State 2.25%
Same House as Last Year 88.68%
What are the employment statistics in Lehigh County?
White-collar workers make up 73.95% of the working population in Lehigh County, while blue-collar employees account for 26.05%. There are also 30,688 entrepreneurs in Lehigh County (7.29% of the workforce); 302,782 workers employed in private companies (71.95%); and 33,712 people working in governmental institutions (8.01%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 311,210 | 100.8% |
| Blue Collar | 109,632 | 101.4% |
White Collar 73.95%
Blue Collar 26.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 30,688 | 103.0% |
| Private Companies | 302,782 | 99.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 33,712 | 105.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 53,660 | 104.3% |
Self Employees 7.29%
Private Companies 71.95%
Governmental Workers 8.01%
Not for Profit Companies 12.75%
How many households are there in Lehigh County?
There are a total of 163,979 households in Lehigh County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.41% of these Lehigh County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.59%. Additionally, 30.47% of households have children and 69.53% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 163,979 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -25.8% |
| Family Households | 108,898 | 1.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 55,081 | 0.8% |
Family Households 66.41%
Non-Family Households 33.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 49,962 | 0.0% |
| Households without Children | 114,017 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 30.47%
Households without Children 69.53%
What are the median and average incomes in Lehigh County?
The average annual household income in Lehigh County is $118,304, while the median household income sits at $94,279 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $100,568, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $101,625. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,756 and $60,199, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $118,304 | 3.1% |
| Median Household Income | $94,279 | 3.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 48,664 | -3.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 362,626 | 1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lehigh County?
There are 172,451 housing units in Lehigh County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1973. Of the 163,979 occupied housing units in Lehigh County, 64.23% are owner-occupied, while 35.77% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.58% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $309,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,369 per month in Lehigh County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 172,451 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1973 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 46,357 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9,582 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 19,958 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17,477 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21,661 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16,845 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14,343 | -1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16,647 | 5.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 8,553 | 13.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,028 | 90.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 163,979 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 105,331 | 1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 58,648 | 0.7% |
Owner Occupied 64.23%
Renter Occupied 35.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 66,970 | 0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 38,361 | 3.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $309,800 | 7.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $297,950 | 10.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,369 | -0.2% |
With Mortgage 63.58%
Without Mortgage 36.42%
What is the level of education in Lehigh County?
Approximately 38.19% of the population in Lehigh County holds a high school degree (that's 128,468 residents), while 19.38% have attained a college certificate (65,198 locals) and 19.18% have a bachelor's degree (64,522 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 11,825 | 3.3% |
| Some High School | 128,468 | -0.3% |
| Some College | 65,198 | -11.9% |
| Associate Degree | 28,529 | -0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 64,522 | 5.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 37,855 | 2.6% |
No High School 3.52%
Some High School 38.19%
Some College 19.38%
Associate Degree 8.48%
Bachelor's Degree 19.18%
Graduate Degree 11.25%
What is the marital status of Lehigh County residents?
A total of 128,040 people in Lehigh County have never been married (which represents 35.53% of the total population), while 172,954 of them are wedded (47.99%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,218 (2%) and 32,527 (9.03%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 128,040 | 1.4% |
| Married | 172,954 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 7,218 | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 19,656 | -2.3% |
| Divorced | 32,527 | 2.0% |
Never Married 35.53%
Married 47.99%
Separated 2%
Widowed 5.45%
Divorced 9.03%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lehigh County?
The top three means of transportation people in Lehigh County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 168,639 residents commute by car, 5,169 prefer going to work by walking and 2,925 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 168,639 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,925 | -13.1% |
| Railroad | 39 | 1,850.0% |
| Ferryboat | 14 | -12.5% |
| Bicycle | 276 | -10.1% |
| Motorcycle | 64 | 128.6% |
| TaxiCab | 399 | 157.4% |
| Walk | 5,169 | -9.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Lehigh County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18011 | 5,624 | 2,063 | $104,144 | $119,231 |
| 18015 | 34,259 | 11,881 | $58,470 | $101,458 |
| 18018 | 32,253 | 14,076 | $71,968 | $99,137 |
| 18031 | 12,031 | 4,150 | $107,807 | $159,138 |
| 18032 | 9,459 | 3,994 | $79,700 | $94,544 |
| 18034 | 9,501 | 3,109 | $134,137 | $206,382 |
| 18036 | 14,625 | 5,892 | $124,211 | $166,086 |
| 18037 | 7,459 | 3,179 | $82,710 | $104,323 |
| 18041 | 5,665 | 2,333 | $95,052 | $111,545 |
| 18046 | 144 | 54 | $0 | $0 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.