Lehighton, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,305
Unemployment
9.7%
Poverty
23.4%
Median Home
$120,100
Median Income
$50,083
Median Rent
$809
Lehighton SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
5
Lehighton, PA Crime Report
102
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,921.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-18.10%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lehighton / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 102 | 1,921.3 | 2,033.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 433.2 | 389.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 37.7 | 83.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 376.7 | 264.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 79 | 1,488.0 | 1,644.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 21 | 395.6 | 248.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 49 | 923.0 | 1,274.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 169.5 | 121.0 | 246.0 |
Lehighton, PA Cost Of Living
97
Lehighton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lehighton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lehighton | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 80 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 113 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
Lehighton, PA Photos
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Rankings for Lehighton in Pennsylvania
Map Of Lehighton, PA
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Population over time in Lehighton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,305 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 5,313 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 5,332 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 5,360 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 5,388 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 5,427 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 5,473 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,495 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 5,536 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 5,548 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lehighton
| Race | Lehighton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.6% | 75.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 10.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lehighton
| Gender | Lehighton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lehighton for adults over 25
| Education | Lehighton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lehighton, Pennsylvania
| Income | Lehighton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.0% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.4% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.7% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.1% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.8% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
