Lehigh County, PA population by race
The table below shows Lehigh County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259,995 | 69.50% |
| Black or African American | 26,088 | 6.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,116 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 12,550 | 3.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 114 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 30,714 | 8.21% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 43,533 | 11.64% |
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Lehigh County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Lehigh County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lehigh County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lehigh County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 69.50% are white, 6.97% are Black or African American, 0.30% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.35% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 8.21% are some other race and 11.64% are multiracial.
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Lehigh County, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in Lehigh County is White with a population of 259,995 (69.50% of the total population).
Lehigh County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Lehigh County is White with a population of 259,995 (69.50% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 43,533 (11.64% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lehigh County, PA
By ethnicity, 101,726 (27.19% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 272,384 (72.81% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lehigh County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 227,066 (83.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lehigh County, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lehigh County's Non-Hispanic population.
Lehigh County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 227,066 | 83.36% |
| Black or African American alone | 21,575 | 7.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 203 | 0.07% |
| Asian alone | 12,431 | 4.56% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 114 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 1,223 | 0.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,772 | 3.59% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lehigh County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 50,819 (49.96% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Lehigh County, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lehigh County's Hispanic population.
Lehigh County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6,805 | 6.69% |
| Puerto Rican | 50,819 | 49.96% |
| Cuban | 1,550 | 1.52% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 42,552 | 41.83% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lehigh County, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 27.19% of Lehigh County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lehigh County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 50,819 (49.96% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lehigh County, PA have?
Lehigh County, PA has 26,088 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.97% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lehigh County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lehigh County, PA?
With 72.81% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lehigh County.
That being said, with a 8.21% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Lehigh County.
What is the majority race in Lehigh County, PA?
With a population of 259,995 (69.50% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lehigh County.
Some other races are second largest race in Lehigh County, with 8.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
