Stiles, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Stiles, Pennsylvania had a total population of 1,441, the 809th largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $98,125, which is 26% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
- Unemployment rate of 11.8% is notably above the national average.
Stiles Quick Facts
How Stiles Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,353 | 1,441 | +6.5% |
| Median household income | $95,472 | $98,125 | +2.8% |
| Median home value | $236,400 | $235,400 | -0.4% |
How Stiles Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Stiles Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Lehigh County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | 125,976 | $55,494 | 21.0% | $206,600 |
| Bethlehem | 77,956 | $68,879 | 15.7% | $260,400 |
| Fullerton | 16,724 | $69,317 | 15.8% | $239,700 |
| Emmaus | 11,889 | $83,917 | 7.3% | $266,000 |
| Ancient Oaks | 7,777 | $134,375 | 2.1% | $432,800 |
| Breinigsville | 7,769 | $120,749 | 2.6% | $388,100 |
| Wescosville | 7,148 | $139,826 | 3.5% | $452,400 |
| Catasauqua | 6,541 | $85,049 | 9.6% | $209,900 |
| Dorneyville | 5,211 | $128,732 | 5.5% | $417,600 |
| Fountain Hill | 4,834 | $64,107 | 18.6% | $246,700 |
Cities Similar to Stiles
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 1,415 | $95,862 | $276,100 | 49.7% | 7.8% |
| McConnellstown | 1,428 | $92,404 | $220,800 | 31.7% | 4.3% |
| University of Pittsburgh Johnstown | 1,380 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bainbridge | 1,376 | $99,167 | $230,700 | 15.7% | 6.4% |
| Clay | 1,362 | N/A | $277,400 | 13.7% | 11.3% |
Population Overview
Stiles is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lehigh County. The total population is 1,441. It ranks as the 809th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Stiles is 45.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Stiles is $98,125. This is 26% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 22% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Stiles. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 11.8%. This is 125% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $235,400. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Stiles is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Stiles is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.1%.
Education
17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Stiles, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Stiles, Pennsylvania?
Stiles, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,441 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Stiles, PA?
The median household income in Stiles is $98,125, which is 22% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Stiles, PA?
The ACS sample for Stiles recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Stiles, Pennsylvania?
Stiles's population is 75.2% White, 8.3% Black, 12.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Stiles, PA?
The median home value in Stiles is $235,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.
How educated is Stiles, Pennsylvania?
17.0% of adults (25+) in Stiles hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.