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Whitehall

Pennsylvania · 15,064 residents · 3.325 sq mi
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Whitehall has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,500. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,064
+4%since 2000
from 14,444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,531 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,667
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,272
+59%since 2000
from $24,730 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(13,895)
Black1.4%(202)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(96)
Asian0.9%(134)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(1,066)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(11,721)
Black4.5%(682)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(210)
Asian13.2%(1,982)
Other4.6%(692)
Diversity Score48.9%(7,364)
Diversity Score
49
+562%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitehall, Pennsylvania?

Whitehall, Pennsylvania has about 15,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitehall, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Whitehall, Pennsylvania earns about $66,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitehall, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Whitehall, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $170,500, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Whitehall, Pennsylvania?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Whitehall, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitehall, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% of people in Whitehall, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitehall, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitehall, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 613 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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