Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Lehigh County: County in Pennsylvania, United States of America

About

Lehigh County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 349,497 and a population density of 387 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 370,802 inhabitants. Its county seat is Allentown. The county was created 212 years ago in 1812.

Lehigh County locator map
Location of Lehigh County on Pennsylvania map.

Quick Facts about Lehigh County

Population : 370,802 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Pennsylvania (United States)
Area : 902 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.9%
Land as percent of area : 99.1%
Named for : Lehigh River
Altitude : 541 feet / 165 meters
Capital : Allentown
Establishment : March 03, 1812
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 08:45:08 (21st November 2024)
Density : 411 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 5.75% (2010-2020)
2011 - Old Lehigh County Courthouse image
2011 - Old Lehigh County Courthouse
2011 - Old Lehigh County Courthouse image
2011 - Old Lehigh County Courthouse image

Geography

Lehigh County is located at 40°36'46"N 75°35'33"W (40.6127100, -75.5923700). It has 5 neighbors: Berks County, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Northampton County and Schuylkill County.

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The largest city of Lehigh County is Allentown with a population of 121,470. Other cities include, Whitehall Township population 24,896, Emmaus population 11,493, Catasauqua population 6,606 and Fountain Hill population 4,713. See all Lehigh County cities & populated places.

Lehigh County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lehigh County.

City Name Population Title
Allentown 121,470 The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
Whitehall Township 24,896 Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Emmaus 11,493 Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Ancient Oaks 6,661 Census designated place
Catasauqua 6,606 Borough of Pennsylvania
Weisenberg 5,294 Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Fountain Hill 4,713 City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America
Slatington 4,311 Borough of Pennsylvania
Hokendauqua 3,378 Census designated place in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Coplay 3,217 Borough of Pennsylvania
Macungie 3,183 Borough of Pennsylvania
Schnecksville 2,935 Census designated place
Alburtis 2,643 Borough of Pennsylvania
Coopersburg 2,460 Borough of Pennsylvania
Haines 1,561 Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Spring Creek 781 Township of Pennsylvania

Lehigh County has 5 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Lehigh County increased by 5.75% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 349,497 - census
2011 353,436 1.11% estimation process
2012 354,759 0.37% estimation process
2013 355,341 0.16% estimation process
2014 357,636 0.64% estimation process
2015 359,710 0.58% estimation process
2016 362,298 0.71% estimation process
2017 365,577 0.9% estimation process
2018 368,359 0.76% estimation process
2019 369,318 0.26% estimation process
2020 370,802 0.4% estimation process

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People born in Lehigh County (7)

People born in Lehigh County, including politician Constantine Jacob Erdman, mathematician George Abram Miller, Recipient of the Purple Heart medal Forrest Guth, .

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