Macungie is a borough located in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. Macungie has a 2024 population of 3,265. Macungie is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,255 in 2020.
The average household income in Macungie is $81,099 with a poverty rate of 18.87%. The median age in Macungie is 39.9 years: 39 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Macungie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,333 | 71.81% |
| Two or more races | 537 | 16.53% |
| Black or African American | 206 | 6.34% |
| Asian | 104 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 52 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.15% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,448 | 2.24 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Married | 676 | 3.08 | 57 | 43 |
| Non Family | 647 | 1.18 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Female | 117 | 3.2 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Male | 8 | 4.13 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
43.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 3.09% |
| Associates Degree | 217 | 9.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 510 | 22.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 228 | 9.91% |
| High School Graduate | 726 | 31.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 2.09% |
| Some College | 500 | 21.74% |
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 | 1,515 | 1,440 | 546 |
| Hispanic | 578 | 554 | 117 |
| 2+ Races | 450 | 450 | 31 |
| Black | 98 | 78 | 0 |
| Asian | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Other Race | 52 | 40 | 40 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,844 | $99,063 | $57,656 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,869 | $164,712 | $88,185 |
| High School Graduate | $38,865 | $38,319 | $39,306 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,817 | $58,074 | $40,764 |
| Some College | $33,636 | $65,625 | $26,778 |
$49,817
Average Earnings
$58,074
Average Male
$40,764
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.28% of Macungie residents speak only English, while 24.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 761 | 510 | 67.02% |
| Multiple | 537 | 460 | 85.66% |
| White | 2,165 | 103 | 4.76% |
| Black | 206 | 38 | 18.45% |
18.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.88%
Male Poverty Rate
12.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Macungie is Multiple, with 85.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Macungie is White, with 4.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 40.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.93% |
| High School | 16.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.07% |
| Female Employed | 11.51% |
| Male Employed | 10.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,240 | $95,535 |
| Households | $60,313 | $81,099 |
| Married Families | $81,058 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,798 | $61,969 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
352
Number of Veterans
343
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 189 |
| Second Gulf War | 95 |
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 189 |
| 18 to 34 | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 289 | 64.22% |
| Hispanic | 289 | 50% |
| White | 63 | 3.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
78.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
60.79%
Born in Macungie
93.88%
Native Born
6.12%
Foreign Born
3.05%
Non Citizen
3.08%
Naturalized
93.88% of Macungie residents were born in the United States, with 60.79% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,278 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 3,276 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 3,273 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 3,270 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 3,268 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 3,265 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 3,263 | 25 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 3,238 | -19 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 3,257 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 3,255 | 76 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 3,179 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 3,175 | 19 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 3,156 | 26 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 3,130 | 13 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 3,117 | 9 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 3,108 | 12 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 3,096 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,098 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 3,093 | 19 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 3,074 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,039 | 442 | 17.02% |
| 1990 | 2,597 | -681 | -20.77% |