Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 378,792 | — | #196 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,079 | +6.6% | #583 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,244 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $300,400 | +6.6% | #624 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,383 | +18.9% | #330 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -8.1% | #1,151 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lehigh County has a population of 378,792, making it the #196 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lehigh County is $80,079, ranking #583 out of 3,222 counties — 6.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Lehigh County is $300,400 (+6.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,383/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.6%.
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93.6% of residents in Lehigh County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 378,792, making it the 196th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lehigh County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lehigh County is $80,079, which ranks #583 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Lehigh County is $300,400, 6.6% above the national median. Renters in Lehigh County pay a median gross rent of $1,383 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lehigh County, 34.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Lehigh County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (28.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.9%).
All data for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.