CITY
Allentown
Pennsylvania · 126,044 residents (2025 est.) · 17.6 sq mi
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#231Largest by populationof 4,896126,044The short version
Allentown is home to 125,976 people in Pennsylvania. 43% of homes are owner-occupied. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 33.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. Density works out to 7,172 people per square mile. That trails the Pennsylvania median by roughly 29%.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
125,976
+18%since 2000
from 106,632 in 2000
126,044 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
Land area
17.6 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
2024126K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.8%(8,601)
5 to 96.6%(8,373)
10 to 146.6%(8,338)
15 to 197.7%(9,703)
20 to 248.5%(10,670)
25 to 3416%(20,202)
35 to 4412.6%(15,926)
45 to 5410.4%(13,087)
55 to 6411.2%(14,104)
65 to 747.8%(9,853)
75 to 843.8%(4,744)
85 and over1.9%(2,375)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$55,494
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,016 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
Information13.3%
Finance & insurance13%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
Other services3.3%
Public administration2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$206,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
3.7
−1%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(68,621)
Black6.8%(7,284)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(26,058)
Asian2.2%(2,375)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(36,350)
Black9.8%(12,357)
Hispanic / Latino56.3%(70,952)
Asian1.9%(2,419)
Other3.1%(3,898)
74
−3%since 2009
from 76 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican25.1%(31,652)
Dominican21%(26,408)
Mexican2.8%(3,505)
South American2.8%(3,473)
Central American2.4%(3,076)
Ecuadorian1.1%(1,409)
Colombian1%(1,219)
Honduran0.9%(1,165)
Guatemalan0.6%(757)
Cuban0.5%(642)
Salvadoran0.5%(588)
Venezuelan0.3%(319)
+ 8 more hispanic origin groups with data
Panamanian0.2%(305)
Spaniard0.2%(236)
Chilean0.2%(221)
Costa Rican0.2%(210)
Peruvian0.1%(180)
Argentine0.1%(113)
Nicaraguan0%(51)
Bolivian0%(12)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.6%(736)
Vietnamese0.3%(424)
Chinese0.3%(369)
Cambodian0.2%(196)
Bangladeshi0.1%(117)
Filipino0.1%(112)
Korean0.1%(96)
Nepalese0.1%(89)
Burmese0%(27)
Ancestry
German9.6%(12,049)
Irish4.8%(6,001)
American4.4%(5,594)
Italian3.2%(4,051)
English2.6%(3,245)
West Indian2.6%(3,238)
Polish1.7%(2,155)
Arab1.5%(1,878)
Haitian1.4%(1,765)
Subsaharan African1.3%(1,687)
Syrian1.2%(1,454)
Slovak0.7%(929)
+ 40 more ancestry groups with data
Jamaican0.7%(871)
Hungarian0.7%(819)
French0.6%(744)
Dutch0.4%(560)
Austrian0.3%(432)
Scottish0.3%(384)
Russian0.3%(359)
Ukrainian0.3%(348)
Welsh0.3%(332)
Portuguese0.3%(324)
Greek0.2%(245)
British0.2%(243)
Swedish0.2%(239)
Canadian0.2%(197)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(195)
Egyptian0.1%(155)
Lithuanian0.1%(133)
Nigerian0.1%(131)
Lebanese0.1%(128)
Guyanese0.1%(110)
Norwegian0.1%(109)
Kenyan0.1%(94)
Jordanian0.1%(89)
Brazilian0.1%(87)
Ghanaian0.1%(74)
Swiss0.1%(72)
Barbadian0%(62)
Finnish0%(60)
Croatian0%(30)
French Canadian0%(27)
Czech0%(25)
Iranian0%(16)
Israeli0%(16)
Serbian0%(14)
Moroccan0%(9)
Armenian0%(9)
Belgian0%(8)
Turkish0%(6)
Romanian0%(5)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
81.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Women 20-64 in the labor force
71.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Section 08
People & community
Computer in household
93.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married49.3%(23,858)
Married40.6%(19,665)
Widowed2%(978)
Divorced8.1%(3,909)
Women 15+
Never married44.8%(23,399)
Married36.7%(19,186)
Widowed8.8%(4,575)
Divorced9.7%(5,094)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09
Health coverage
Direct-purchase
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
VA health care
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
46.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)24.5%(893)
Gulf War (1990s)16.5%(604)
Vietnam era35.7%(1,303)
Korean War5.6%(206)
World War II0.7%(25)
Share of the 3,650 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Allentown, Pennsylvania?
Allentown, Pennsylvania has about 125,976 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Allentown, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Allentown, Pennsylvania earns about $55,494 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Allentown, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Allentown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $206,600, and the typical rent is about $1,317 a month.
How educated are people in Allentown, Pennsylvania?
About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Allentown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Allentown, Pennsylvania?
About 21.0% of people in Allentown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
Has Allentown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?
Yes, Allentown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,886 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.
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