Lehigh County, PA

County

Cities in Lehigh County

Neighborhoods in Lehigh County

Neighborhood

Lehigh, PA

Krocksville / Litzenberg

Union Terrace / West Walnut

Wilbur / Mountainville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lehigh

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.2%

Households with Children

31.0%

School Enrollment K-12

42,236

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 16.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.8%
Working Age (35-54): 25.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.8%
Seniors (65+): 17.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.5%
High School / GED: 31.7%
Some College or Associate's: 24.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.4%
Single Parents: 11.6%
Couples & Adults: 36.5%
Living Alone: 32.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 28.0%
Asian: 3.5%
Black or African American: 5.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 6.0%
Puerto Rican: 45.4%
Cuban: 1.3%
Dominican: 31.9%
Central American: 4.4%
South American: 7.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 45.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.8%
Other White: 52.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 38.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.7%
Caribbean: 11.7%
Other Black: 46.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 58.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 5.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 7.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 73.8%
Spanish: 19.5%
European & Indo-European: 3.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.4%
Arabic: 1.5%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 5.6%
Not Enrolled: 76.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources