Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

131,931

0.309% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

44.1

1.34% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.38%

0.255% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$74,314

5.15% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$212,500

4.63% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

62,288

0.752% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA had a population of 132k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $74,314. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA grew from 131,525 to 131,931, a 0.309% increase and its median household income grew from $70,675 to $74,314, a 5.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.72%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.77%).

7.6% of the households in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA are Lehigh Carbon Community College (948 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA was $212,500, and the homeownership rate was 77.9%.

Most people in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA borders Monroe County PUMA, PA, Kingston Borough PUMA, PA, Wilkes-Barre & Hazleton Cities PUMA, PA, Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, Berks County (East) PUMA, PA, Outside Allentown & Bethlehem Cities)Emmaus Borough PUMA, PA, and Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA is home to a population of 132k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.43% of Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (7.16k people).

In 2021, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.91k White (Hispanic) and 3.75k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA are Spanish (3,724 households), Hindi (793 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (542 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,778

Women

50.6%

65,240

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 132,018 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 1.6k
White (Hispanic)
4.91k ± 741
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.75k ± 634

6.41%

Hispanic Population

8.46k people

6.41% of the people in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA are hispanic (8.46k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,570 ± 967 people
Kenya
1,002 ± 774 people
China
509 ± 553 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 1,570 Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA residents, followed by Kenya with 1,002 and China with 509.

Foreign-Born Population

5.43%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.16k people

5.36%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.05k people

As of 2021, 5.43% of Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA residents (7.16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA was 5.36%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,724 households (2.98%)
Hindi
793 households (0.634%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
542 households (0.433%)

7.6% of the households in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA was Spanish. 2.98% of the households in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,531 ± 452
Gulf War (2001-)
1,354 ± 397
Gulf War (1990s)
944 ± 249

Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA employs 62.3k people. The largest industries in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,018 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,966 people), and Construction (3,379 people), and the highest paying industries are Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($210,910), Air transportation ($205,250), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($181,916).

Males in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,649. The income inequality in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,345

Women

45.8%

33,478

Men

54.2%

The workforce of Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA in 2020 was 61,823 people, with 45.8% woman, and 54.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

62.3k

2021 Value

0.752%

1 Year growth

± 0.752%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.752%, from 61.8k employees to 62.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,315 people), Registered nurses (1,855 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,572 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.3k

2021 Value

0.752%

1 Year growth

± 0.752%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.752%, from 61.8k employees to 62.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,018 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,966 people), and Construction (3,379 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,802

Median earning men ± $1,521

$37,116

Median earning women ± $2,130

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($77,709), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,082), and Information ($62,813).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($51,929), Manufacturing ($49,850), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,524).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA awarded 948 degrees. The student population of Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,162 male students and 4,162 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA are White (596 and 63%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (201 and 21.2%), Black or African American (54 and 5.71%), and Two or More Races (52 and 5.5%).

The largest universities in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Lehigh Carbon Community College (948 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA are Registered Nursing (119 and 12.6%), General Studies (89 and 9.39%), and General Health Services (76 and 8.02%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 6,324 students enrolled in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA, 34.2% men and 65.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,489 records, of which 65.2% were women and 34.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
119 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
89 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
76 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA was Registered Nursing with 119 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

948 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lehigh Carbon Community College with 948 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 297 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA, which is 0.456 times less than the 651 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 596 degrees mean that there were 2.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 201 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($6,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,710) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.561% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.286% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (40.4k), Bachelors Degree (16.8k), and Some college (15.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA was $212,500 in 2021, which is 0.868 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $203,100 to $212,500, a 4.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA is 77.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 29.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA is $74,314. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$212,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,543

$40,124

Median Property Taxes

±$1,404

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.9%

Homeownership

2021

59.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.9% of the housing units in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$74,314

Median Household Income

± $2,349

51.5k

Number of Households

± 1,725

In 2021, the median household income of the 51.5k households in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA grew to $74,314 from the previous year's value of $70,675.

The following chart displays the households in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA

0.452

2020 Wage GINI in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.787% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Worked At Home (9.09%)
Carpooled (7.13%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.09%) and those who carpooled to work (7.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (29.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.4% of the workforce in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.38% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA (10.9k out of 130k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.3% of the population of Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 56.6% on employee plans, 13% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,222 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 42.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.74%

Uninsured

56.6%

Employer Coverage

13%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA declined by 1.18% from 3.79% to 3.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.