Whitehall township is located in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. Whitehall township has a 2024 population of 29,098. Whitehall township is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,167 in 2020.
The average household income in Whitehall township is $91,532 with a poverty rate of 10.86%. The median age in Whitehall township is 39.5 years: 36.8 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitehall township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,885 | 68.27% |
| Two or more races | 4,344 | 14.91% |
| Black or African American | 2,797 | 9.6% |
| Other race | 1,060 | 3.64% |
| Asian | 829 | 2.85% |
| Native American | 213 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,607 | 2.5 | 62 | 38 |
| Married | 5,495 | 3.11 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Non Family | 3,759 | 1.28 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Female | 1,470 | 2.79 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 883 | 3.37 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 808 | 3.89% |
| Associates Degree | 2,637 | 12.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,897 | 18.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,662 | 7.99% |
| High School Graduate | 7,430 | 35.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 800 | 3.85% |
| Some College | 3,557 | 17.11% |
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 | 14,505 | 13,810 | 4,030 |
| Hispanic | 3,637 | 2,914 | 415 |
| 2+ Races | 2,129 | 1,799 | 142 |
| Black | 1,635 | 1,613 | 755 |
| Asian | 629 | 565 | 343 |
| Other Race | 592 | 402 | 98 |
| Native American | 168 | 65 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,330 | $72,210 | $52,057 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,286 | $108,700 | $79,359 |
| High School Graduate | $40,441 | $46,400 | $31,595 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,125 | $34,627 | $25,969 |
| Overall | $43,602 | $50,496 | $38,123 |
| Some College | $39,020 | $45,889 | $35,917 |
$43,602
Average Earnings
$50,496
Average Male
$38,123
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.93% of Whitehall township residents speak only English, while 25.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,845 | 1,335 | 19.5% |
| Multiple | 4,344 | 1,329 | 30.59% |
| White | 18,077 | 1,173 | 6.49% |
| Black | 2,797 | 493 | 17.63% |
| Asian | 829 | 60 | 7.24% |
| Other | 1,060 | 38 | 3.58% |
10.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.79%
Male Poverty Rate
9.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitehall township is Multiple, with 30.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitehall township is Other, with 3.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.53% |
| High School | 13.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.56% |
| Some College | 3.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.33% |
| Male Employed | 6.43% |
| Female Employed | 1.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,905 | $103,745 |
| Households | $69,480 | $91,532 |
| Married Families | $92,114 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,265 | $62,099 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
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
1,322
Number of Veterans
1,276
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 396 |
| Vietnam | 369 |
| Second Gulf War | 162 |
| Korea | 89 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 417 |
| 75+ | 332 |
| 65 to 74 | 272 |
| 55 to 64 | 271 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,242 | 7.4% |
| Black | 56 | 2.77% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 24 | 3.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
59.37%
Born in Whitehall township
83.45%
Native Born
16.55%
Foreign Born
7.31%
Non Citizen
9.24%
Naturalized
83.45% of Whitehall township residents were born in the United States, with 59.37% having been born in Pennsylvania. 7.31% 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 | 29,043 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 29,054 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 29,065 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 29,076 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 29,087 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 29,098 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 29,109 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 29,120 | -149 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 29,269 | 102 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 29,167 | 1,318 | 4.73% |
| 2019 | 27,849 | 73 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 27,776 | 198 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 27,578 | 179 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 27,399 | 119 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 27,280 | 35 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 27,245 | 127 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 27,118 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 27,120 | 89 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 27,031 | 205 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 26,826 | 0 | 0% |