CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55.03
Pennsylvania · Lehigh County · 3,535 residents · 10.992 sq mi
Notable rankings
#185lowest low rent burden in PA12.3%#276highest old in PA52.3 yrs#469highest household income in PA$119,268TRACT SHAPE · Lehigh County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 55.03 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,268. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value is $412,500. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Lehigh County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,535
−12%since 2020
from 4,032 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
322 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 367 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
+11%since 2020
from 47.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$119,268
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $98,977 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,284
+31%since 2020
from $42,089 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−7%since 2020
from 0.371 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
Retail trade10.7%
Other services10.1%
Public administration9.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
Construction2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$412,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $331,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,127 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+3%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(3,758)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(181)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(77)
Diversity Score16.1%(650)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(3,051)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(261)
Asian3.8%(135)
Other2.5%(88)
Diversity Score30.9%(1,094)
Diversity Score
31
+92%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.0 min
−16%since 2020
from 29.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Female
46.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Foreign born
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 3,535 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 $119,268 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 $412,500, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.6% 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 5.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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