Unified School District · PA
Northern Lehigh School District
Northern Lehigh School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 12,970. The median household income is $72,382 and the median age is 42.2.
12,970
Population
506
People / sq mi
$72,382
Median Income
42.2
Median Age
Northern Lehigh School District covers 26 sq mi of land at 505.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 48.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$72,382
Median Household Income
$35,683
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$252,100
Median Home Value
$1,000
Median Rent
79.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.6%
High School+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northern Lehigh School District serves a community with a population of 12,970 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Northern Lehigh School District is $72,382, with a per capita income of $35,683. The poverty rate is 11.2%.
Northern Lehigh School District is 92.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 48.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Northern Lehigh School District, 91.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Northern Lehigh School District is $252,100, with a median rent of $1,000. The homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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Data for Northern Lehigh School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4217670).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.