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Allentown

New Jersey · 1,828 residents · 0.596 sq mi
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Allentown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,900. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,828
−3%since 2000
from 1,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,067 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+10%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Allentown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,193 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,970
+26%since 2000
from $29,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,900
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,218
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $792 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+57%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,681)
Black6.4%(120)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(36)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(397)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,629)
Black4.2%(76)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(65)
Asian1.5%(27)
Other1.1%(20)
Diversity Score24.1%(441)
Diversity Score
24
+14%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allentown, New Jersey?

Allentown, New Jersey has about 1,828 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allentown, New Jersey?

The typical household in Allentown, New Jersey earns about $93,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allentown, New Jersey expensive?

In Allentown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $343,900, and the typical rent is about $1,218 a month.

How educated are people in Allentown, New Jersey?

About 48.4% of adults age 25 and over in Allentown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allentown, New Jersey?

About 1.3% of people in Allentown, New Jersey 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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