Census: Saucon Valley's Population Grew Modestly

New data was released by the United States Census Bureau today, revealing that the populations of both Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township grew modestly between 2000 and 2010.

According to the data from the 2010 U.S. Census, Hellertown's population increased by 292 people, from 5,606 individuals in 2000 to 5,898 in 2010.

Lower Saucon Township's population increased by 888 people--which represents a slightly more substantial rate--from 9,884 individuals in 2000 to 10,772 in 2010.

The total number of housing units in Lower Saucon in 2010 was 4,340, of which 4,120 were occupied and 220 were vacant, according to the census data.

In Hellertown, the total number of housing units was 2,774, with 2,604 occupied and 170 housing units vacant.

The total population of Northampton County in 2010 was 297,735, as opposed to 267,066 in 2000.

More detailed census figures, data, statistics and additional information are available on the U.S. Census Bureau's Fact Finder website.