Demographics & People — Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,268 |
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| Estimated 2026 | 5,268 |
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| Median Age | 36.8 |
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| Total Households | 2,023 |
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| Family Households | 1,342 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,730 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 82 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 225 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,520 |
| German | 1,236 |
| Irish | 926 |
| Other groups | 471 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 365 |
| Italian | 358 |
| English | 345 |
| American | 282 |
| Slovak | 215 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 201 |
Language
| English Only | 4,389 |
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| Spanish | 282 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,930 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 258 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,073 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
