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: 658,477
Gross Domestic Product: $39.1 billion
Median Age: 40.3
Median Household Income: $57,510
Unemployment Rate: 5.3%
Labor Force Size: 335,400
Educational Attainment: 16.5%
Population Growth % (Since Last Decennial Census): 2%
Earnings by Place of Work: $18.788 million
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