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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Allentown

Pennsylvania · 105,090 residents · 17.564 sq mi
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Allentown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,983. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $75,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105,090
−1%vs 2000
vs 106,632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,983 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 6,071 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.9
−2%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
103K109K116K122K128K1990201020202024Allentown
2024126K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,983
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,016 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,822
−21%vs 2000
vs $16,282 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.9%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $541 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
56.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.0% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+21%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score62.5%(66,604)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(90,482)
Black5.1%(5,316)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(11,822)
Asian1.4%(1,522)
Other7.4%(7,770)
Diversity Score48%(50,463)
Diversity Score
48
−23%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.4%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Allentown, Pennsylvania has about 105,090 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Allentown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Allentown, Pennsylvania earns about $25,983 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 $75,900, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Allentown, Pennsylvania?

About 15.3% 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 12.9% of people in Allentown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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