Poverty Rate in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
In Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 42,455 of 367,756 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania is 11.5%.
- How many people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 42,455 of 367,756 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania is 2.54% lower than the Pennsylvania average. In Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 11.5% of 367,756 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania is 8.73% lower than the US average. In Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 11.5% of 367,756 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Alburtis, Pennsylvania 3.9% of 2,569 people.
- Allentown, Pennsylvania 21.4% of 119,904 people.
- Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania 1.5% of 7,322 people.
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18.3% of 70,427 people.
- Breinigsville, Pennsylvania 4% of 9,035 people.
Under 18 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.8% of 83 thousand people
Under 5 years
20.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.4% of 21 thousand people
5 to 17 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.3% of 62 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
18.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.6% of 82 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
11.7% of 220 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.8% of 77 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.4% of 143 thousand people
60 years and over
7.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.8% of 89 thousand people
65 years and over
7.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.8% of 66 thousand people
White
7.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.5% of 224 thousand people
Black or African American
18.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.5% of 23 thousand people
Asian
7.9% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.9% of 14 thousand people
Some other race
23.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
23.5% of 58 thousand people
Two or more races
22.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
22.1% of 47 thousand people
Hispanic
25.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
25.4% of 107 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
6.6% of 213 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.7% of 257 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
26.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
26.1% of 26 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.2% of 82 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
5% of 62 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.8% of 88 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.2% of 195 thousand people
Employed
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
6.2% of 186 thousand people
Male
4.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.2% of 100 thousand people
Female
8.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.6% of 86 thousand people
Unemployed
26.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
26.9% of 10 thousand people
Male
25.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
25.4% of 6 thousand people
Female
29.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
29.3% of 4 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.9% of 296 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.4% of 138 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.3% of 61 thousand people
Did not work
18.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.9% of 98 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
23.1% of 67 thousand people
Male
22.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
22.3% of 34 thousand people
Female
23.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
23.9% of 33 thousand people
18 to 24 years
43.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
43.5% of 6 thousand people
25 to 34 years
20.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.9% of 14 thousand people
35 to 44 years
18.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.9% of 10 thousand people
45 to 54 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.7% of 7 thousand people
55 to 64 years
33.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
33.5% of 10 thousand people
65 to 74 years
16.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
16.4% of 10 thousand people
75 years and over
15.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.6% of 9 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.3% of 31 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
34.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
34.4% of 12 thousand people
Did not work
41.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
41.6% of 24 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.4%
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