CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 59.01
Pennsylvania · Lehigh County · 6,541 residents · 1.292 sq mi
Notable rankings
#191highest population in PA6,541TRACT SHAPE · Lehigh County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 59.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,049. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $209,900.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
6,541
−1%since 2020
from 6,592 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,063 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 5,102 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+1%since 2020
from 39.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,049
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,513 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,360
+24%since 2020
from $32,599 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+12%since 2020
from 0.399 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
Information10.2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Other services5.7%
Public administration3%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$209,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $167,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $957 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−5%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(5,493)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(985)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other1.2%(77)
Diversity Score35.4%(2,333)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(5,007)
Black3.3%(216)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(1,157)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(161)
Diversity Score47.6%(3,116)
Diversity Score
48
+35%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
+4%since 2020
from 22.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
46.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% 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 6,541 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 $85,049 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 $209,900, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.8% 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 9.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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