Demographics in Lehighton, PA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Lehighton?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

5,268

Male

2,368

45.0%

Female

2,900

55.0%

Median Age

41.1

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

89.8%

Hispanic

4.3%

Asian

1.6%

Two or More

8.4%

Other

0.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

10.2%

High School or Higher

40.4%

Foreign Born

4.2%

Veterans

3.4%

Married

34.6%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Lehighton, PA has a population of 5,268 with a median age of 41.1. The racial makeup is 89.8% White, 4.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 1.6% Asian. About 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.2%.