Whitehall is a borough located in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. Whitehall has a 2024 population of 14,472. Whitehall is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -3.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,044 in 2020.
The average household income in Whitehall is $101,050 with a poverty rate of 8.78%. The median age in Whitehall is 44.8 years: 40.3 years for males, and 52 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitehall was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,826 | 79.32% |
| Asian | 2,004 | 13.44% |
| Black or African American | 630 | 4.23% |
| Two or more races | 382 | 2.56% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.28% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,842 | 2.14 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 3,245 | 2.89 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 2,770 | 1.09 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Female | 533 | 2.72 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 294 | 2.75 | 82 | 18 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 435 | 3.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,161 | 10.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,976 | 25.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,627 | 14.14% |
| High School Graduate | 3,000 | 26.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 361 | 3.14% |
| Some College | 1,945 | 16.91% |
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 | 9,605 | 9,260 | 3,844 |
| Asian | 1,234 | 847 | 444 |
| Black | 420 | 356 | 170 |
| 2+ Races | 171 | 171 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 117 | 117 | 95 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 81.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,778 | $91,500 | $65,519 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,097 | $78,523 | $76,250 |
| High School Graduate | $36,039 | $45,945 | $24,716 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,268 | $16,929 | $22,409 |
| Overall | $56,704 | $68,513 | $45,860 |
| Some College | $55,775 | $69,674 | $42,335 |
$56,704
Average Earnings
$68,513
Average Male
$45,860
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.46% of Whitehall residents speak only English, while 15.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,548 | 621 | 5.38% |
| Asian | 2,004 | 556 | 27.74% |
| Black | 608 | 43 | 7.07% |
| Native | 42 | 42 | 100% |
| Multiple | 382 | 28 | 7.33% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 22 | 14.77% |
8.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.17%
Male Poverty Rate
11.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitehall is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitehall is White, with 5.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.09% |
| High School | 8.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.59% |
| Some College | 5.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.86% |
| Female Employed | 4.49% |
| Male Employed | 2.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,176 | $126,427 |
| Households | $77,752 | $101,050 |
| Married Families | $118,326 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,945 | $62,624 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
777
Number of Veterans
756
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 229 |
| Korea | 198 |
| World War II | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 526 |
| 35 to 54 | 117 |
| 65 to 74 | 102 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 709 | 6.84% |
| Asian | 68 | 5.41% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 21.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
5%
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
78.67%
Born in Whitehall
87.25%
Native Born
12.75%
Foreign Born
5.68%
Non Citizen
7.07%
Naturalized
87.25% of Whitehall residents were born in the United States, with 78.67% having been born in Pennsylvania. 5.68% 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 | 13,757 | -143 | -1.03% |
| 2028 | 13,900 | -143 | -1.02% |
| 2027 | 14,043 | -143 | -1.01% |
| 2026 | 14,186 | -143 | -1% |
| 2025 | 14,329 | -143 | -0.99% |
| 2024 | 14,472 | -143 | -0.98% |
| 2023 | 14,615 | -170 | -1.15% |
| 2022 | 14,785 | -149 | -1% |
| 2021 | 14,934 | -110 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 15,044 | 1,650 | 12.32% |
| 2019 | 13,394 | -69 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 13,463 | -72 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 13,535 | -37 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 13,572 | -63 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 13,635 | -102 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 13,737 | -39 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 13,776 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 13,782 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 13,780 | 8 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 13,772 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,444 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 1990 | 14,451 | -692 | -4.57% |
| 1980 | 15,143 | -1,307 | -7.95% |
| 1970 | 16,450 | 375 | 2.33% |
| 1960 | 16,075 | 8,733 | 118.95% |
| 1950 | 7,342 | -6,415 | -46.63% |