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Allentown

Florida · 955 residents · 29.5 sq mi
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Allentown is home to 955 people in Florida. Median rent is $3,098 a month. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. The average commute runs 37 minutes. People stay put here: 78% were in the same home a year ago. There are 32 people per square mile.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

955
−20%since 2023
from 1,200 in 2023
2010 – 2024
32 / sq mi
−20%since 2023
from 41 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.1
−7%since 2023
from 44.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
29.5 sq mi
Population, 20102024
7398659911K1K201020202024Allentown
2024955
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.5%(81)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.5%(110)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(52)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197%(67)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.5%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.5%(81)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.5%(110)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.5%(62)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.6%(187)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.4%(147)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.6%(44)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,680
+25%since 2023
from $31,826 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
8.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.388
−14%since 2023
from 0.450 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$243,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $234,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$3,098
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,102 in 2023
US average: $1,442
82.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
17.8% rent
17.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.74 people
+5%since 2023
from 2.62 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
44.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
19.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(873)
Black14.2%(171)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(103)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other4.1%(49)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(819)
Black2.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(77)
32
−42%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ancestry
Irish18.6%(178)
American16%(153)
English12.1%(116)
German11.8%(113)
Dutch5.2%(50)
Jamaican5%(48)
Scottish3.6%(34)
Italian3%(29)
French2.2%(21)
British1.4%(13)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.3%(12)
Welsh1.2%(11)
Section 05

Education

28.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
25.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.7 min
+38%since 2023
from 26.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
85.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
40.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
44.0%
US average: 74.6%
13.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
49.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
57.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
5.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
59.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.8%
US average: 95.5%
77.8%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.7%(64)
Married58.5%(165)
Widowed3.2%(9)
Divorced15.6%(44)
Women 15+
Never married11.9%(51)
Married40.9%(176)
Widowed31.4%(135)
Divorced15.8%(68)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
63.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.0%
US average: 13.8%
20.9%
US average: 18.4%
10.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
80.2%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
29.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)19.1%(13)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era61.8%(42)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 68 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allentown, Florida?

Allentown, Florida has about 955 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Allentown, Florida expensive?

In Allentown, Florida, the median home is worth about $243,800, and the typical rent is about $3,098 a month.

How educated are people in Allentown, Florida?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Allentown, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allentown, Florida?

About 8.4% of people in Allentown, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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