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Whitehall Township, PA

Whitehall Township is a township with home rule status in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 26,738 as of the 2010 census.

Whitehall Township is a suburb of Allentown in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census.

The township is 4.4 miles (7.1 km) north of Allentown, 64.1 miles (103.2 km) northwest of Philadelphia, and 93.7 miles (150.8 km) west of New York City.

Whitehall Township is in eastern Lehigh County on the north side of the city of Allentown. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 12.9 square miles (33.3 km²), of which 12.6 square miles (32.6 km²) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km²), or 2.22%, are water. Whitehall is drained by the Lehigh River, which forms the eastern boundary of the township, separating it from the boroughs of Northampton and North Catasauqua in Northampton County and the borough of Catasauqua in Lehigh County.

The township was created on March 20, 1753, and included what is now North Whitehall and South Whitehall townships. In 1810, a petition was made to the Northampton County Court to split the township into two portions; at the time, the area now encompassed by Lehigh County was part of Northampton County. The name "Whitehall" refers to a white hall that was built along Jordan Creek in the early 1700s as a hunting lodge. The area had a large ruffed grouse population along with numerous white-tailed deer, eastern elk, eastern wolves, and black bears. Mountain lions or cougars may have also existed within Whitehall Township at some point in time. Because of the rich biodiversity of the area it became known as the wilderness of Whitehall. Old-growth forests consisting of oak, tulip poplar, hickory, black walnut, sugar maple, basswood, American chestnut, American beech, and sycamore covered the entire township.

In 1867, eastern portions of both North and South Whitehall were reapportioned into the current Whitehall Township. The new Whitehall Township is generally rectangular, running from north-northwest to south-southeast, and is situated along the western bank of the Lehigh River. Two years after the new township's formation, the borough of Coplay was incorporated, removing from the township a square section of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²).

The township's villages include Cementon, Eagle Point, Egypt, Fullerton, Hokendauqua, Mickleys, North Coplay, Scherersville (also in South Whitehall), Stiles, and West Catasauqua.

Whitehall Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Lehigh Valley Health Network offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Begin your journey at The Spa at The Hotel Hershey, renowned for its luxurious treatments and serene environment. PA Fitness, Planet Fitness,  and Anytime Fitness offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy a workout at Spooky Nook Sports, a state-of-the-art sports complex. If you're into group fitness, try LA Fitness for a variety of classes including yoga, cycling, and Zumba.

Top sites in Whitehall Township, PA: Schadt Avenue Park, Egypt Memorial Park, Hokendauqua Park & Playground.

Population: 27,714 (2018). Area: 12.86 sq mi (33.31 km²). Elevation: 371 feet. ZIP Code: 18052. Area code: 610, 484.

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What are the demographics of Whitehall Township, PA?

With 29,109 people, Whitehall township is the 47th most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. The largest Whitehall township racial/ethnic groups are White (65.3%) followed by Hispanic (20.7%) and Black (6.5%). In 2022, the median household income of Whitehall Township households was $69,046. Whitehall township households made slightly more than Menno households ($68,950) and Columbus households ($68,950). However, 6.6% of Whitehall township families live in poverty.

Is Whitehall Township, PA a good place to live?

Whitehall Township is in Lehigh County. Living in Whitehall Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Whitehall Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Whitehall Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Whitehall Township are above average.

What is Whitehall Township, PA famous for?

The discovery of iron ore deposits brought Whitehall into the Industrial Revolution when the first blast iron furnace was built in Hokendauqua in 1854. This was immediately followed by the establishment of a railroad system to transport raw materials to the furnaces and to ship the final product. The population grew rapidly as these industries attracted Welsh and Irish immigrants.

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Whitehall Township

Wikipedia

Pennsylvania Demographics

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Schadt Avenue Park

Egypt Memorial Park

Hokendauqua Park & Playground

Lehigh Valley Health Network

The Spa at The Hotel Hershey

PA Fitness

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Spooky Nook Sports

LA Fitness

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