Catasauqua is a borough located in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. Catasauqua has a 2024 population of 6,454. Catasauqua is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,512 in 2020.
The average household income in Catasauqua is $85,402 with a poverty rate of 8.32%. The median age in Catasauqua is 37.7 years: 36.2 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Catasauqua was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,513 | 84.66% |
| Two or more races | 626 | 9.61% |
| Black or African American | 209 | 3.21% |
| Other race | 164 | 2.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,757 | 2.36 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Married | 1,120 | 3.07 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Non Family | 979 | 1.23 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Female | 375 | 2.94 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Male | 283 | 2.73 | 100 | 0 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
70.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 218 | 5.12% |
| Associates Degree | 467 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 733 | 17.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 449 | 10.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,608 | 37.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 1.08% |
| Some College | 739 | 17.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,562 | 3,410 | 1,084 |
| Hispanic | 511 | 413 | 97 |
| 2+ Races | 286 | 285 | 15 |
| Black | 162 | 148 | 1 |
| Other Race | 110 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,464 | $54,500 | $50,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,483 | $98,824 | $82,857 |
| High School Graduate | $42,841 | $47,159 | $38,229 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,569 | $46,442 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,578 | $54,573 | $44,297 |
| Some College | $58,368 | $58,659 | $52,446 |
$50,578
Average Earnings
$54,573
Average Male
$44,297
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.56% of Catasauqua residents speak only English, while 10.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,035 | 384 | 7.63% |
| Hispanic | 1,135 | 140 | 12.33% |
| Multiple | 626 | 95 | 15.18% |
| Other | 164 | 45 | 27.44% |
| Black | 209 | 18 | 8.61% |
8.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.01%
Male Poverty Rate
11.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Catasauqua is Other, with 27.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Catasauqua is White, with 7.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.32% |
| High School | 14.49% |
| Some College | 7.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Female Employed | 7.3% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,591 | $104,121 |
| Households | $62,134 | $85,402 |
| Married Families | $120,069 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,922 | $45,684 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
327
Number of Veterans
327
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 136 |
| Vietnam | 90 |
| Korea | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 75+ | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 261 | 5.98% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 19.82% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 6.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.9%
Born in Catasauqua
96.99%
Native Born
3.01%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
2.33%
Naturalized
96.99% of Catasauqua residents were born in the United States, with 76.9% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,383 | -14 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 6,397 | -14 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 6,411 | -15 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 6,426 | -14 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 6,440 | -14 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 6,454 | -15 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 6,469 | -12 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 6,481 | -39 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 6,520 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 6,512 | -90 | -1.36% |
| 2019 | 6,602 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 6,608 | 22 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 6,586 | 36 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 6,550 | 26 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 6,524 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 6,523 | 36 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 6,487 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 6,491 | 17 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 6,474 | 37 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 6,437 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,588 | -74 | -1.11% |
| 1990 | 6,662 | -49 | -0.73% |
| 1980 | 6,711 | 1,009 | 17.7% |
| 1970 | 5,702 | 640 | 12.64% |
| 1960 | 5,062 | 139 | 2.82% |
| 1950 | 4,923 | 159 | 3.34% |
| 1940 | 4,764 | -87 | -1.79% |
| 1930 | 4,851 | 137 | 2.91% |
| 1920 | 4,714 | -536 | -10.21% |
| 1910 | 5,250 | 1,287 | 32.48% |
| 1900 | 3,963 | 259 | 6.99% |
| 1890 | 3,704 | 639 | 20.85% |
| 1880 | 3,065 | 212 | 7.43% |
| 1870 | 2,853 | -3,530 | -55.3% |