Slatington is a borough located in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. Slatington has a 2024 population of 4,240. Slatington is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,279 in 2020.
The average household income in Slatington is $61,200 with a poverty rate of 22.42%. The median age in Slatington is 34.1 years: 33.3 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Slatington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,897 | 91.12% |
| Other race | 232 | 5.42% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,711 | 2.5 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 703 | 1.24 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Married | 642 | 3.55 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Female | 242 | 3.52 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Male | 124 | 2.2 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 244 | 8.33% |
| Associates Degree | 312 | 10.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 266 | 9.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 154 | 5.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,419 | 48.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 454 | 15.51% |
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 | 2,511 | 2,266 | 407 |
| Hispanic | 389 | 311 | 0 |
| Other Race | 155 | 77 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 76.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,462 | $36,528 | $39,808 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,750 | $87,619 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $30,167 | $31,078 | $27,262 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,221 | $47,227 | $31,353 |
| Some College | $48,611 | $70,488 | $33,750 |
$35,221
Average Earnings
$47,227
Average Male
$31,353
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.92% of Slatington residents speak only English, while 9.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,564 | 553 | 15.52% |
| Hispanic | 636 | 383 | 60.22% |
| Other | 232 | 102 | 43.97% |
| Multiple | 53 | 8 | 15.09% |
| Black | 17 | 4 | 23.53% |
22.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.63%
Male Poverty Rate
17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Slatington is Hispanic, with 60.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Slatington is Multiple, with 15.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.63% |
| High School | 24.67% |
| Some College | 11.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.13% |
| Male Employed | 13.75% |
| Female Employed | 4.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,133 | $72,763 |
| Households | $50,170 | $61,200 |
| Married Families | $85,735 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,417 | $41,625 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
227
Number of Veterans
197
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 75+ | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 7.83% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 20.75% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 2.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
76.9%
Born in Slatington
97.76%
Native Born
2.24%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
97.76% of Slatington residents were born in the United States, with 76.9% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,191 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 4,201 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 4,211 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 4,220 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 4,230 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 4,240 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 4,250 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 4,260 | -27 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 4,287 | 8 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 4,279 | -30 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 4,309 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 4,311 | 13 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 4,298 | 23 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 4,275 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 4,264 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 4,263 | 15 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 4,248 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 4,250 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 4,247 | 26 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 4,221 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,434 | -244 | -5.22% |
| 1990 | 4,678 | 401 | 9.38% |
| 1980 | 4,277 | -410 | -8.75% |
| 1970 | 4,687 | 371 | 8.6% |
| 1960 | 4,316 | -27 | -0.62% |
| 1950 | 4,343 | 281 | 6.92% |
| 1940 | 4,062 | -72 | -1.74% |
| 1930 | 4,134 | 120 | 2.99% |
| 1920 | 4,014 | -440 | -9.88% |
| 1910 | 4,454 | 681 | 18.05% |
| 1900 | 3,773 | 1,057 | 38.92% |
| 1890 | 2,716 | -1,475 | -35.19% |