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North Catasauqua

Pennsylvania · 3,229 residents (2025 est.) · 0.718 sq mi
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North Catasauqua has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,014
+7%since 2000
from 2,814 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,198 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+12%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,229 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Catasauqua
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,396
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,075
+106%since 2000
from $19,424 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
+2%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.1%
+39.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+33%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,724)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(51)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(2,261)
Black3.1%(92)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(435)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(226)
Diversity Score51.2%(1,544)
Diversity Score
51
+758%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 79.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania has about 3,014 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania earns about $77,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania expensive?

In North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $254,800, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

About 3.4% of people in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 147 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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