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Allentown

Georgia · 192 residents (2025 est.) · 4.578 sq mi
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Allentown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,538. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
341
+19%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.8
+59%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:192 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1011672322973631990201020202024Allentown
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,538
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,052
+95%since 2000
from $16,475 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−4%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(183)
Black35.2%(101)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(167)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(195)
Black41.1%(140)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(6)
Diversity Score63%(215)
Diversity Score
63
+8%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+119%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+24.6 ptssince 2012
from 3.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+39.2 ptssince 2017
from 45.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allentown, Georgia?

Allentown, Georgia has about 341 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allentown, Georgia?

The typical household in Allentown, Georgia earns about $46,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Allentown, Georgia?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Allentown, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allentown, Georgia?

About 14.7% of people in Allentown, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allentown, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Allentown, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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