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Allentown

Georgia · 169 residents · 4.578 sq mi
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Allentown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 118 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,300. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

169
−41%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
37 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
51.9
+34%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1011672322973631990201020202024Allentown
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,167
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,354
+11%since 2000
from $16,475 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$73,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
31.7%
−58.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
18.3% rent
21.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
19.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
33.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.7
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(111)
Black29%(49)
Hispanic / Latino3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.3%(97)
57
−2%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
12.7%
−59.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

43.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
56.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Allentown, Georgia?

Allentown, Georgia has about 169 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allentown, Georgia?

The typical household in Allentown, Georgia earns about $44,167 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 $73,300.

How educated are people in Allentown, Georgia?

About 12.1% 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 13.8% of people in Allentown, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allentown, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Allentown, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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