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Allentown

Florida · 1,023 residents · 29.472 sq mi
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Allentown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,956. Population has grown 31% since 2019. Median home value is $183,100. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,023
+31%since 2019
from 781 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
+31%since 2019
from 26 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
−15%since 2019
from 55.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7398659911K1K201020202024Allentown
2024955
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,956
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,151 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$24,194
−4%since 2019
from $25,245 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $165,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
7.4% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+25%since 2019
from 4.6 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(764)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(17)
Diversity Score5.3%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(858)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(29)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other2.8%(29)
Diversity Score18%(184)
Diversity Score
18
+239%since 2019
from 5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 34.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 85.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 40.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Female
56.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allentown, Florida?

Allentown, Florida has about 1,023 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allentown, Florida?

The typical household in Allentown, Florida earns about $31,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allentown, Florida expensive?

In Allentown, Florida, the median home is worth about $183,100.

How educated are people in Allentown, Florida?

About 35.6% 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 15.5% of people in Allentown, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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