Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

U.S. County|

 county  = Lehigh County|
 state = Pennsylvania |
 seal = Lehigh County pa seal.gif |
 map = Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Lehigh County.svg |
 map size = 225|
 founded = March 6, 1812|

seat = Allentown | area = 898 km² (347 mi²) |

 area land  = 898 km² (347 mi²) |
 area water = 4 km² (2 mi²) |
 area percentage = 0.48% |
 census yr = 2000|
 pop = 312,090 |
 density = 348|

web = www.lehighcounty.org|}}

Lehigh County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It was formed in 1812 from parts of Northampton County. As of 2000, the population of the county is 312,090. Its county seat is Allentown ⁶.

Lehigh County is named after the Lehigh River, which runs through the county's two largest cities, Allentown and Bethlehem. It is located in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, in the eastern part of the state.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 902 km² (348 mi²). 898 km² (347 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.48%) is water.

Adjacent counties

*Carbon County (north)
*Northampton County (northeast)
*Bucks County (southeast)
*Montgomery County (south)
*Berks County (southwest)
*Schuylkill County (west)

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 312,090 people, 121,906 households, and 82,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 348/km² (900/mi²). There were 128,910 housing units at an average density of 144/km² (372/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.02% White, 3.56% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 2.10% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 5.28% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. 10.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 121,906 households out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.00% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.60% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county, the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.60 males.

Famous people from Lehigh County

*Chuck Bednarik, former professional football player, Philadelphia Eagles.
*Stephen Vincent Benét, author.
*H.D., writer.
*Peter Gruner, professional wrestler.
*Lee Iacocca, former chairman of Chrysler Corporation.
*Keith Jarrett, musician.
*Michael Johns, health care executive and former White House speechwriter.
*John Kline, member of Congress.
*Carson Kressley, fashion consultant on Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.
*Matt Millen, former professional football player, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins, current President, Detroit Lions.
*Andre Reed, former professional football player, Buffalo Bills.
*Amanda Seyfried, actress and model.
*Dana Snyder, voice actor.
*Christine Taylor, actress and wife of actor Ben Stiller.
*Jonathan Taylor Thomas, actor.
*Lauren Weisberger, author of The Devil Wears Prada.

Municipalities

Map of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Cities and Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).

Notable Villages

*Breingsville/Trexlertown
*Cementon
*Center Valley
*Cetronia
*Dorneyville
*East Texas
*Egypt
*Fogelsville
*Friedensville
*Ironton
*Mechanicsville
*Laurys Station
*Lanark
*Lynnport
*Neffs
*New Tripoli
*Orefield
*Pleasant Corners
*Slatedale
*Summit Lawn>

Education

4-Year Colleges and Universities

*Cedar Crest College, Allentown
*DeSales University, Center Valley
*Muhlenberg College, Allentown
*Penn State Lehigh Valley, Fogelsville

2-Year Colleges and Technical Institutes

*Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville
*Lehigh Valley College, Center Valley
*Lincoln Technical Institute, Allentown

Public School Districts

Map of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania School Districts

*Allentown School District
**William Allen High School
**Louis E. Dieruff High School
*Bethlehem Area School District
**Freedom High School
**Liberty High School
*Catasauqua Area School District
*East Penn School District
**Emmaus High School
*Northern Lehigh School District
**Northern Lehigh High School
*Northwestern Lehigh School District
**Northwestern Lehigh High School
*Parkland School District
**Parkland High School
*Salisbury Township School District
**Salisbury High School
*Southern Lehigh School District
**Southern Lehigh High School
*Whitehall-Coplay School District
**Whitehall High School

Other High Schools

*Allentown Central Catholic High School, Allentown
*Bethlehem Catholic High School, Bethlehem
*Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, Schnecksville
*Lehigh Valley Christian High School, Allentown
*Salem Christian School, Macungie