Our Community
The population that makes up the Lehigh Valley and surrounding area is diverse and brings to our community an eclectic mix of cultures, experiences, and lifestyles. Here is an overview of the demographic information we have gathered that paints a picture of the Lehigh Valley as a whole.
Two-County Population: 674,603
Gross Domestic Product: $41.2 billion
Median Age: 40.5
Median Household Income: $64,616
Unemployment Rate: 5.8% (as of March 2020)
Labor Force Size: 355,600
Percentage of residents with a college degree: 31.7% (20.2% BA, another 11.5% post-grad)
Population Growth % (Since Last Decennial Census): 4.2%
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