Lower Macungie township is located in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. Lower Macungie township has a 2024 population of 32,517. Lower Macungie township is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually but its population has increased by 0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,413 in 2020.
The average household income in Lower Macungie township is $147,420 with a poverty rate of 3.53%. The median age in Lower Macungie township is 45.6 years: 45 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lower Macungie township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,233 | 80.81% |
| Two or more races | 2,464 | 7.59% |
| Asian | 1,796 | 5.53% |
| Black or African American | 1,347 | 4.15% |
| Other race | 577 | 1.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,475 | 2.58 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Married | 7,848 | 3.02 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 2,941 | 1.26 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Female | 987 | 2.58 | 66 | 34 |
| Male | 699 | 3.21 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
84.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 519 | 2.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,653 | 7.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,338 | 31.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,696 | 20.42% |
| High School Graduate | 4,550 | 19.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 345 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 3,900 | 16.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,577 | 18,010 | 9,690 |
| Hispanic | 1,670 | 1,560 | 568 |
| Asian | 1,313 | 1,238 | 994 |
| 2+ Races | 1,181 | 1,057 | 550 |
| Black | 943 | 862 | 415 |
| Other Race | 293 | 292 | 115 |
| Islander | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,728 | $116,652 | $59,632 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,144 | $109,773 | $88,309 |
| High School Graduate | $41,758 | $54,592 | $29,019 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,478 | $41,012 | $32,206 |
| Overall | $70,672 | $88,714 | $47,257 |
| Some College | $54,060 | $79,333 | $37,441 |
$70,672
Average Earnings
$88,714
Average Male
$47,257
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.99% of Lower Macungie township residents speak only English, while 17.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,738 | 772 | 3.12% |
| Hispanic | 3,032 | 245 | 8.08% |
| Asian | 1,796 | 90 | 5.01% |
| Multiple | 2,431 | 52 | 2.14% |
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Black | 1,289 | 1 | 0.08% |
3.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.1%
Male Poverty Rate
3.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lower Macungie township is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lower Macungie township is Black, with 0.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.32% |
| Some College | 3.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 3.49% |
| Female Employed | 2.16% |
| Male Employed | 1.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,956 | $158,090 |
| Households | $117,551 | $147,420 |
| Married Families | $147,926 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,982 | $97,675 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.5%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,665
Number of Veterans
1,593
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 645 |
| First Gulf War | 238 |
| Korea | 210 |
| Second Gulf War | 202 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 732 |
| 65 to 74 | 401 |
| 35 to 54 | 260 |
| 55 to 64 | 231 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,539 | 7.41% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 5.66% |
| Black | 24 | 2.55% |
| Other Race | 24 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.51%
Born in Lower Macungie township
88%
Native Born
12%
Foreign Born
4.14%
Non Citizen
7.86%
Naturalized
88% of Lower Macungie township residents were born in the United States, with 60.51% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 32,482 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 32,489 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 32,496 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 32,503 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 32,510 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 32,517 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 32,524 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 32,531 | -41 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 32,572 | 159 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 32,413 | -296 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 32,709 | 21 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 32,688 | 318 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 32,370 | 537 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 31,833 | 163 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 31,670 | 77 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 31,593 | 258 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 31,335 | 105 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 31,230 | 172 | 0.55% |
| 2011 | 31,058 | 309 | 1% |
| 2010 | 30,749 | 0 | 0% |