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Allentown

Georgia · 195 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 $32,679. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 92 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $137,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−32%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+22%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1011672322973631990201020202024Allentown
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,679
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,066
+16%since 2000
from $16,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+203%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59%(115)
Black32.8%(64)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.9%(115)
Diversity Score
59
+1%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allentown, Georgia?

Allentown, Georgia has about 195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allentown, Georgia?

The typical household in Allentown, Georgia earns about $32,679 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 $137,500.

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 1.7% 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 73 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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