CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
Pennsylvania · Lehigh County · 2,521 residents · 0.142 sq mi
Notable rankings
#183lowest low education in PA10.6%#253highest density in PA17,754/sq mi#304highest high poverty in PA28.3%#322lowest young in PA32.3 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Lehigh County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 12 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,665. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Lehigh County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,521
−10%since 2020
from 2,814 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17,754 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 19,817 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
+9%since 2020
from 29.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,665
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,069
+36%since 2020
from $13,263 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−27%since 2020
from 0.453 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.6%
Finance & insurance17.8%
Professional, scientific, technical17.8%
Wholesale trade11.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
Information4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Construction3.1%
Other services0.7%
Public administration0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$158,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,318
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $958 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
93.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
60.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(580)
Black11.6%(326)
Hispanic / Latino63.3%(1,781)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other4.1%(115)
Diversity Score67.7%(1,906)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(612)
Black18.5%(466)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(1,350)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(93)
Diversity Score77.3%(1,950)
Diversity Score
77
+14%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.9 min
+26%since 2020
from 20.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
63.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
Female
36.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
Foreign born
17.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
44.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,521 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $47,665 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $158,700, and the typical rent is about $1,318 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 28.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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