Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lehigh County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42077
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 077
Geography
- Land Area
- 345.34 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.88 sq mi
- Total Area
- 348.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.614241
- Longitude
- -75.590627
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 353,343
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 271,962
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 264,192 | 74.8% |
| Hispanic | 89,154 | 25.2% |
| White | 224,595 | 63.6% |
| Black | 21,161 | 6.0% |
| Asian | 10,302 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 166 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 966 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 215,278 | 79.2% |
| Hispanic | 56,680 | 20.8% |
| White | 187,932 | 69.1% |
| Black | 16,952 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 9,026 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,114 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 391 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 378,792
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $87,757
- Poverty Rate
- 11.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 42,770
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 236,150 | 62.3% |
| Black | 24,476 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 13,517 | 3.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 227,604
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 106,440 | 46.8% |
| Republican | 79,053 | 34.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 35,464 | 15.6% |
| Other | 2,494 | 1.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 106,648 | 46.9% |
| Female | 119,628 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 139,091 | 61.1% |
| Hispanic | 41,348 | 18.2% |
| Black | 6,176 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 5,709 | 2.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 136,000
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 95,519 | 68.7% |
| Hispanic | 12,969 | 31.4% |
| Black | 2,371 | 38.4% |
| Asian | 3,059 | 53.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 64,035 | 60.0% |
| Female | 71,471 | 59.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 72,409 (27.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 89,104 (33.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 151,220
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $295,100
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,487
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.4%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 13.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.