Whitehall Township

PA

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population 379K |Median income $80,079 |2 hospitals

Population
378,792
Lehigh County
Median Income
$80,079
+18% vs avg
Median Home Value
$300,400
+32% vs avg
Median Age
39.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
379K+8%
Median Income
$80,079+46%
Median Home Value
$300,400+53%
Poverty Rate
11.6%-15%
Unemployment
5.9%-42%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,383/mo
Poverty Rate
11.6% -18% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.2%
Work From Home 14%
Public Transit 1.4%

Population

White 62.3%
African American 6.5%
Asian 3.6%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
ALLENTOWN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Whitehall Township Area 6

Earthquakes

M 5.4 Earthquake Recorded 91 km SSE of Koshima, Japan

USGS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Blizzard Warning Issued for Paulatuk: Hazardous Travel and Near-Zero Visibility Expected

ECCC · 2h ago
Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Passage Canal Through Tuesday Afternoon

NOAA · 2h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Florida Panhandle Coastal Waters Through Monday Morning

NOAA · 12h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Whitehall Township, PA? ▼
Whitehall Township, PA has a population of 378,792 people, located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Whitehall Township? ▼
The median household income in Whitehall Township, PA is $80,079 per year. The poverty rate is 11.6%.
What is the median home value in Whitehall Township? ▼
The median home value in Whitehall Township, PA is $300,400. Median rent is $1,383/month.
What are the top health concerns in Whitehall Township? ▼
The top health indicators in Whitehall Township include Short Sleep Duration (35.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Whitehall Township? ▼
Whitehall Township has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Whitehall Township? ▼
The median age in Whitehall Township, PA is 39.6 years. 34.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Whitehall Township, PA is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 379K and a median household income of $80,079, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Whitehall Township area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Lehigh County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.