Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Population Data for Lehighton, PA:

Population – 18329
Male – 48.86 %
Female – 51.14 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 98.45 %
Hispanic – 0.58 %
African American – 0.28 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.15 %
Asian – 0.41 %

Geographic Data for Lehighton, Pennsylvania:

Population Density – 207.52 per sq. mi
Elevation – 600 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Lehighton:

In Elementary School – 1,820 (47.09 %)
In High School – 968 (25.05 %)
In College – 604 (15.63 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 906 (6.93 %)
Associate’s Degree – 871 (6.66 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,688 (12.91 %)
High School Graduate – 6,115 (46.76 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 963 (7.36 %)

Employment and Household Data for Lehighton, PA:

Percentage of People Employed – 56.93 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.50 %
Unemployment Level – 5.79 %

Median Household Income – $34,972.00
Average Household Size – 2.47

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 27.62 %
2 Vehicles – 35.96 %
3 or more Vehicles – 20.52 %

Average Cost to Rent in Lehighton - $471 per month