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Lower Allen

Pennsylvania · 7,465 residents · 2.197 sq mi
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Lower Allen is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $191,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,465
+13%since 2000
from 6,619 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,398 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,013 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
−4%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Lower Allen
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,917
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,379 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,663
+49%since 2000
from $27,956 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(6,168)
Black2.5%(164)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(112)
Asian1.9%(123)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(964)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(6,144)
Black3.9%(293)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(500)
Asian2.7%(198)
Other2.5%(185)
Diversity Score36%(2,687)
Diversity Score
36
+147%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+91%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lower Allen, Pennsylvania?

Lower Allen, Pennsylvania has about 7,465 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lower Allen, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lower Allen, Pennsylvania earns about $75,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lower Allen, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lower Allen, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $191,200, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Lower Allen, Pennsylvania?

About 45.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lower Allen, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lower Allen, Pennsylvania?

About 6.0% of people in Lower Allen, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lower Allen, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lower Allen, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,136 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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