Lehigh Valley, PA Demographics
What is the population of Lehigh Valley?
There are 758,905 residents in Lehigh Valley, with a median age of 43. Of this, 49.38% are males and 50.62% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.99% of the resident pool in Lehigh Valley, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.59%. Additionally, 4.42% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 671,856 people in Lehigh Valley currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 758,905 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 374,746 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 384,159 | 0.7% |
Male Population 49.38%
Female Population 50.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | -1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 644,978 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 80,359 | 2.1% |
| Not Citizen | 33,568 | 1.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.99%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.59%
Not Citizen 4.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,531 | -19.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 37,189 | -4.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 23,178 | -1.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 16,768 | -1.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 671,856 | 1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.34%
Moved from Same County 4.95%
Moved from Same State 3.08%
Moved from Different State 2.23%
Same House as Last Year 89.4%
What are the employment statistics in Lehigh Valley?
White-collar workers make up 74.91% of the working population in Lehigh Valley, while blue-collar employees account for 25.09%. There are also 54,406 entrepreneurs in Lehigh Valley (7.3% of the workforce); 529,902 workers employed in private companies (71.12%); and 68,593 people working in governmental institutions (9.21%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 558,181 | 101.5% |
| Blue Collar | 186,927 | 98.8% |
White Collar 74.91%
Blue Collar 25.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 54,406 | 100.7% |
| Private Companies | 529,902 | 99.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 68,593 | 106.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 92,208 | 103.3% |
Self Employees 7.3%
Private Companies 71.12%
Governmental Workers 9.21%
Not for Profit Companies 12.38%
How many households are there in Lehigh Valley?
There are a total of 293,059 households in Lehigh Valley, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 67.15% of these Lehigh Valley households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.85%. Additionally, 29.23% of households have children and 70.77% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 293,059 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -21.1% |
| Family Households | 196,787 | 1.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 96,272 | 1.0% |
Family Households 67.15%
Non-Family Households 32.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 85,651 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 207,408 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 29.23%
Households without Children 70.77%
What are the median and average incomes in Lehigh Valley?
The average annual household income in Lehigh Valley is $109,021, while the median household income sits at $79,780 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $95,318, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $102,795. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,262 and $58,773, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $109,021 | 5.3% |
| Median Household Income | $79,780 | 5.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 75,846 | -1.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 652,535 | 0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lehigh Valley?
There are 314,220 housing units in Lehigh Valley, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1970. Of the 293,059 occupied housing units in Lehigh Valley, 68.96% are owner-occupied, while 31.04% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.7% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $269,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,312 per month in Lehigh Valley.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 314,220 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1970 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 80,898 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 16,476 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 33,319 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 28,956 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 36,924 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 33,956 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 30,605 | -0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 35,056 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 16,335 | 8.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,696 | 102.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 293,059 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 202,100 | 1.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 90,959 | -0.1% |
Owner Occupied 68.96%
Renter Occupied 31.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 124,688 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 77,412 | 4.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $269,200 | 5.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $244,900 | 7.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,312 | 3.0% |
With Mortgage 61.7%
Without Mortgage 38.3%
What is the level of education in Lehigh Valley?
Approximately 39.39% of the population in Lehigh Valley holds a high school degree (that's 236,385 residents), while 18.93% have attained a college certificate (113,596 locals) and 18.94% have a bachelor's degree (113,650 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 17,424 | -2.6% |
| Some High School | 236,385 | -0.4% |
| Some College | 113,596 | -16.6% |
| Associate Degree | 53,389 | -0.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 113,650 | 4.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 65,703 | 3.7% |
No High School 2.9%
Some High School 39.39%
Some College 18.93%
Associate Degree 8.9%
Bachelor's Degree 18.94%
Graduate Degree 10.95%
What is the marital status of Lehigh Valley residents?
A total of 212,099 people in Lehigh Valley have never been married (which represents 33.06% of the total population), while 318,506 of them are wedded (49.65%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 12,012 (1.87%) and 60,257 (9.39%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 212,099 | 1.5% |
| Married | 318,506 | 0.2% |
| Separated | 12,012 | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 38,681 | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 60,257 | 0.5% |
Never Married 33.06%
Married 49.65%
Separated 1.87%
Widowed 6.03%
Divorced 9.39%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lehigh Valley?
The top three means of transportation people in Lehigh Valley use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 304,004 residents commute by car, 7,530 prefer going to work by walking and 4,013 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 304,004 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 4,013 | -10.6% |
| Railroad | 193 | 12.9% |
| Ferryboat | 18 | -70.5% |
| Bicycle | 554 | 0.2% |
| Motorcycle | 80 | 100.0% |
| TaxiCab | 618 | 130.6% |
| Walk | 7,530 | -7.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Lehigh Valley by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18011 | 5,624 | 2,063 | $104,144 | $119,231 |
| 18013 | 17,805 | 6,784 | $76,116 | $109,681 |
| 18014 | 12,474 | 4,621 | $75,762 | $97,004 |
| 18015 | 34,259 | 11,881 | $58,470 | $101,458 |
| 18017 | 40,463 | 16,376 | $88,946 | $110,798 |
| 18018 | 32,253 | 14,076 | $71,968 | $99,137 |
| 18020 | 21,144 | 7,700 | $122,610 | $144,011 |
| 18030 | 483 | 218 | $65,250 | $88,061 |
| 18031 | 12,031 | 4,150 | $107,807 | $159,138 |
| 18032 | 9,459 | 3,994 | $79,700 | $94,544 |
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.