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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Allentown

Georgia · 287 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 $31,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

287
+7%since 1990
from 268 in 1990
1990 – 2025
63 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 59 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+3%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1011672322973631990201020202024Allentown
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,475
+46%since 1990
from $11,265 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.5%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,800
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$367
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
90.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 86.1% in 1990
9.9% rent
1.4
−40%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(184)
Black31.3%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.8%(144)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(183)
Black35.2%(101)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.2%(167)
58
+8%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−29%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allentown, Georgia?

Allentown, Georgia has about 287 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Allentown, Georgia?

The typical household in Allentown, Georgia earns about $31,500 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 $43,800, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Allentown, Georgia?

About 13.5% 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 19.5% 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 19 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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