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Allentown

Pennsylvania · 118,032 residents · 17.564 sq mi
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Allentown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,500. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118,032
+11%since 2000
from 106,632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,720 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 6,071 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
−5%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
103K109K116K122K128K1990201020202024Allentown
2024126K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,202
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,016 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,139
+11%since 2000
from $16,282 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
51.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(50,964)
Black9.6%(11,336)
Hispanic / Latino42.8%(50,461)
Asian2.1%(2,452)
Other2.1%(2,481)
Diversity Score77.3%(91,256)
Diversity Score
77
+24%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Allentown, Pennsylvania has about 118,032 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allentown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Allentown, Pennsylvania earns about $36,202 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 $143,500, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Allentown, Pennsylvania?

About 16.6% 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 24.6% 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 12,942 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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