Catasauqua, Pennsylvania
Catasauqua: borough of Pennsylvania
About
Catasauqua is a city located in the county of Lehigh in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,436 and a population density of 4,839 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,606 inhabitants.
The city was created 258 years ago in 1767.
Quick Facts about Catasauqua
| Population | 6,606 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Area | 1.33 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6548,-75.4746 |
| Altitude | 915 feet / 279 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1768 (258 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:01:54 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 18032 |
| Density | 4,967 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.57% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Catasauqua is located at 40°39'17"N 75°28'29"W (40.6548200, -75.4746300).
Catasauqua map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Catasauqua increased by 2.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,436 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,473 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,490 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,487 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,521 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,523 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,546 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,579 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,603 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,599 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,606 | 0.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,917 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,641 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,930 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,734 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 84.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,079 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.2% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $85,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $907 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $374 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $679 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,702 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.33 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,308 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 140,355 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,476,221 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 379,546 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,914 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,305 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,203 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,155 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 603 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 338 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 154 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 833 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 72 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 907 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,005.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.35 |
Best Things to Do in Catasauqua
1North Catasauqua Park (William J. Albert Memorial Park)
701 Grove St, Catasauqua, PA 18032, United States View details
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2Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association
8 Race St, Catasauqua, PA 18032, United States View details
Phone: +16102310603 | Website available
3Catasauqua Firefighters Memorial
Catasauqua, PA 18032, United States View details
People born in Catasauqua (3)
People born in Catasauqua, including baseball player Buck Freeman, baseball player Dale Matthewson, Ray Gurzynski, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Catasauqua, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212328 | Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley | Whitehall (PA) | 18052 |
Nearby Transit Stations (28)
Rail and bus stations connected to Catasauqua, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Catasauqua.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Catasauqua Post Office | Catasauqua (PA) | 18032 |
Other cities in Lehigh County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lehigh County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown | 121,470 | The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| Whitehall Township | 24,896 | Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| Emmaus | 11,493 | Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| Ancient Oaks | 6,661 | Census designated place |
| Weisenberg | 5,294 | Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| Fountain Hill | 4,713 | City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Slatington | 4,311 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Hokendauqua | 3,378 | Census designated place in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| Coplay | 3,217 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Macungie | 3,183 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Schnecksville | 2,935 | Census designated place |
| Alburtis | 2,643 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Coopersburg | 2,460 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Haines | 1,561 | Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania |
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Distance to Other Cities
Catasauqua distances to largest Pennsylvania cities