Lehigh County Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Lehigh County Pennsylvania area was $68,738 in 2021, the latest figures available. Lehigh County median household income is $219 lower than the median Pennsylvania household income and $979 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Lehigh County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Lehigh County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Lehigh County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Lehigh County | $68,738 | -2.28% | +2.29% |
Trends in Lehigh County, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Lehigh is $68,738. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $70,341 and is now $1,603 (2.28%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Lehigh County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Lehigh County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $68,738 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $70,341 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $69,591 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $67,196 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $67,278 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $68,304 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $64,558 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $67,134 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $63,192 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $63,763 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $61,544 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $67,420 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $67,876 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $68,086 |
Lehigh County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Lehigh County was $84,410 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Lehigh County median family income is $3,090 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Lehigh County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Lehigh County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Lehigh County | $84,410 | -0.24% | +0.67% |
Trends in Lehigh County, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Lehigh is $84,410. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $84,611 and is now $201 (0.24%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Lehigh County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Lehigh County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $84,410 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $84,611 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $81,878 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $83,846 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $80,526 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $79,782 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $78,398 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $81,947 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $76,356 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $77,858 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $74,127 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $81,390 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $82,163 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $83,828 |
Lehigh County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Lehigh County was $36,971 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Lehigh County median per capita income is $1,344 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Lehigh County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Lehigh County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Lehigh County | $36,971 | +0.78% | +4.60% |
Trends in Lehigh County, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $36,971, the per capita income for Lehigh was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Lehigh County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Lehigh County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $36,971 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $36,685 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $35,104 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $35,345 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $34,859 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $36,608 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $34,224 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $32,382 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $32,818 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $31,761 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $31,879 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $33,947 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $34,102 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $35,765 |
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