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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Allentown

Georgia · 268 residents · 4.578 sq mi
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Allentown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $49,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

268
−7%vs 2000
vs 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
59 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.5
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1011672322973631990201020202024Allentown
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,265
−32%vs 2000
vs $16,475 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.2%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2023
$300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $367 in 2000
US average: $450
86.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.1% in 2000
13.9% rent
2.3
+67%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(184)
Black31.3%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.8%(144)
54
−8%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Allentown, Georgia?

Allentown, Georgia has about 268 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Allentown, Georgia?

The typical household in Allentown, Georgia earns about $21,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allentown, Georgia expensive?

In Allentown, Georgia, the median home is worth about $49,300, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Allentown, Georgia?

About 15.8% 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 8.2% of people in Allentown, Georgia 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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