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 257 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 |
| Altitude : | 915 feet / 279 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1768 (257 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:10:05 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 18032 |
| Density : | 4,967 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Catasauqua is located at 40°39'17"N 75°28'29"W (40.6548200, -75.4746300).
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Demographics
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% |
Catasauqua zip code is 18032.
County name: Lehigh, County
fips: 42077
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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
1 North Catasauqua Park (William J. Albert Memorial Park)
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2 Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association
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3 Catasauqua Firefighters Memorial
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People born in Catasauqua (3)
People born in Catasauqua, including baseball player Buck Freeman, baseball player Dale Matthewson, Ray Gurzynski, .
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Schools in Catasauqua
College & universities near Catasauqua, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212328 | Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley | Whitehall (PA) | 18052 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Catasauqua, PA
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 |
| Spring Creek | 781 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Chapman | 211 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Catasauqua distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
