Where to Find Lehigh Valley Employment and Population Data on lvpc.org

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The LVPC website organizes regional demographic and economic information under the Region section, where you'll find an Employment & Population page. This is the primary entry point for anyone looking for Lehigh Valley workforce or population data. The site also links to BuildLV, which covers regional development trends and may complement the employment and population figures you need.

How the Site Is Organized

The LVPC (Lehigh Valley Planning Commission) site is structured around a few main navigation areas. For data seekers, the relevant ones are:

Section What it covers
Region Regional overview, including Employment & Population and LVGA (Lehigh Valley General Assembly)
BuildLV Regional development and growth information
Community Subdivision/land development, comprehensive plan, housing, community plans
Transportation LVTS programs, committee meetings, passenger rail, freight, active transportation
Environment Climate resiliency, natural and water resources, green transportation

The Employment & Population page sits under Region, alongside NewsLV, General Assembly, and LVPC Events.

Step-by-Step: Locating the Data

  1. Go to lvpc.org.
  2. In the main navigation, select Region.
  3. Choose Employment & Population from the dropdown or submenu.
  4. Review the page for population estimates, employment figures, or links to reports and datasets.
  5. If you need broader context, cross-reference with BuildLV for development trends that relate to job and population growth.

Expected result: You'll land on a page dedicated to regional employment and population information, which may include reports, data tables, or links to external sources.

What Else Is on the Site

Beyond employment and population, the LVPC site covers:

  • Meetings + Events — agendas and materials for LVPC and LVTS (Lehigh Valley Transportation Study) meetings
  • Transportation — programs, committee meetings, obligated projects by year (2023–2025), and training
  • Community — subdivision and land development, comprehensive plan, housing, and multi-municipal plans
  • Environment — climate resiliency, natural and water resources, and environmental plans
  • PlanLV Portal — a dedicated portal for planning resources
  • Open Call for Projects — instructions and project form (noted as extended to September 30th)

Practical Notes

  • The site has a Sign In / My Account feature, so some content or tools may require an account. The page evidence shows a signed-in state, but it doesn't specify which resources are gated.
  • Meeting materials for both LVPC and LVTS are accessible via buttons on the meetings page — useful if you need to see how employment or population data has been presented in official proceedings.
  • The Municipal Guide and Staff directories under Commission can help you identify the right contact for specific data requests.

If the Employment & Population page doesn't have exactly what you need, the Contact Us link and the Economist or Community/Region Planner staff listings (visible in the navigation) are the most direct routes to ask for specific datasets.