In 2021, Allentown, PA had a population of 125k people with a median age of 31.9 and a median household income of $47,703. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Allentown, PA grew from 121,156 to 125,250, a 3.38% increase and its median household income grew from $43,816 to $47,703, a 8.87% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allentown, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (29.9%), White (Hispanic) (23.1%), Other (Hispanic) (14.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (12.6%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.3%).
None of the households in Allentown, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
89% of the residents in Allentown, PA are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Allentown, PA are Muhlenberg College (662 degrees awarded in 2021), Cedar Crest College (432 degrees), and Welder Training and Testing Institute (62 degrees).
In 2021, the median property value in Allentown, PA was $145,700, and the homeownership rate was 41.5%.
Most people in Allentown, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Allentown, PA was 2 cars per household.
