COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lehigh County

Pennsylvania · 312,090 residents · 345.341 sq mi

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Lehigh County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,449. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $112,100.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.3

US median: 35.2

Average education

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 12%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

312,090

+7%since 1990

from 291,130 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

904 / sq mi

+7%since 1990

from 843 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.3

+7%since 1990

from 35.7 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024379K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$43,449

+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $32,455 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$21,897

+42%since 1990

from $15,458 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

9.3%

+2.0 ptssince 1990

from 7.3% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$112,100

−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $97,200 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$586

−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $461 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

68.8%

−0.5 ptssince 1990

from 69.3% in 1990

31.2% rent

Afford Score

2.6

−14%since 1990

from 3.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic93.2%(271,394)

Black2.4%(6,977)

Hispanic / Latino5.1%(14,954)

Asian1.4%(3,991)

Diversity Score26.2%(76,395)

2000

White, non-Hispanic83.2%(259,811)

Black3.1%(9,798)

Hispanic / Latino10.2%(31,881)

Asian2.1%(6,488)

Diversity Score34.5%(107,735)

Diversity Score

+32%since 1990

from 26 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.3%

+3.7 ptssince 1990

from 19.6% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

81.1%

+6.5 ptssince 1990

from 74.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

8.7%

+1.7 ptssince 1990

from 7.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.5 min

−19%since 1990

from 17.9 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania has about 312,090 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania earns about $43,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lehigh County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $112,100, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?

About 9.3% of people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lehigh County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,960 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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