U.S. County · Profile

Lehigh County

377.8KTotal Population
1,082Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+21.17%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lehigh County has a population of 377,754 as of 2023. It is located in Pennsylvania.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lehigh County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):27.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White69.5%262,539
Hispanic or Latino27.2%102,749
Two or More Races11.6%43,819
Some Other Race8.2%30,976
Black or African American7.0%26,443
Asian3.4%12,844
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%1,133
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lehigh County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$74,973
0.5% above national average
Per Capita Income
$39,856
4.0% above national average
Poverty Rate
11.9%
3.5% above national average
Median Age
38.9 years

Income & Poverty

$74,973Median Household Income
$39,856Per Capita Income
11.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$74,973$102,938
Families$91,531$120,602
Married-couple Families$91,531$102,515
Nonfamily Households$44,256$47,796

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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