Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

844,052

0.135% 1-year growth

2019 Median Age

41.4

0.242% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

10.4%

2.69% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$70,793

7.38% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$224,900

2.74% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

419,565

1.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ had a population of 844k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $70,793. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ grew from 842,913 to 844,052, a 0.135% increase and its median household income grew from $65,929 to $70,793, a 7.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.3%), White (Hispanic) (12.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.24%), Other (Hispanic) (3.25%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%). 0% of the households in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 96.3% of the residents in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ are Lehigh University (2,030 degrees awarded in 2019), Northampton County Area Community College (1,423 degrees), and DeSales University (947 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ was $224,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.3%. Most people in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ was 2 cars per household.

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ borders East Stroudsburg, PA, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, Pottsville, PA, Reading, PA, and Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Diversity

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ is home to a population of 844k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 21.9% of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ residents were born outside of the country (185k people).

In 2019, there were 5.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (602k people) in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 104k White (Hispanic) and 44.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
602k ± 1.52k
White (Hispanic)
104k ± 6.23k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
44.2k ± 2.43k

18.3%

Hispanic Population

154k people

18.3% of the people in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ are hispanic (154k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

21.9%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

185k people

9.06%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

76.4k people

As of 2019, 21.9% of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ residents (185k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ was 9.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ was 41.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ residents was 41.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
359,088 ± 19,915 people
Dominican Republic
269,052 ± 17,362 people
Mexico
154,206 ± 13,283 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey was India, the natal country of 359,088 Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 269,052 and Mexico with 154,206.

Citizenship

96.3%

2019 Citizenship

95.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.3% of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
16,025 ± 1,527
Gulf War (2001-)
5,722 ± 1,425
Gulf War (1990s)
4,607 ± 1,228

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ is $70,793. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ was Morris County, NJ with a value of $116,283, followed by Hunterdon County, NJ and Somerset County, NJ, with respective values of $116,155 and $111,587.

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,144. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,114. The income inequality in New Jersey is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ employs 420k people. The largest industries in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (69,987 people), Manufacturing (52,367 people), and Retail Trade (42,939 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,377), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,148), and Public Administration ($60,953).

Wages

Median Household Income

$70,793

2019 value

± $2,229

7.38%

1 Year Growth

± 3.92%

Households in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ have a median annual income of $70,793, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $65,929 in 2018, which represents a 7.38% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

$71,051

Average Male Salary in Pennsylvania

± $1,079

$54,144

Average Female Salary in Pennsylvania

± $847

$92,951

Average Male Salary in New Jersey

± $1,794

$67,114

Average Female Salary in New Jersey

± $1,255

In 2019, full-time male employees in Pennsylvania made 1.31 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in New Jersey made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New Jersey

Asian
$92,859 ± $3,652
White
$74,222 ± $1,284
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$70,602 ± $36,181

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Pennsylvania

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$72,189 ± $38,209
Asian
$65,415 ± $3,847
White
$56,158 ± $698

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Jersey workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New Jersey.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of Pennsylvania workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Pennsylvania.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ is from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2018 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.493

2019 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.493

2018 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2019, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.746% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.493 and income inequality had a 0.0449% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ was Morris County, NJ with a value of $116,283, followed by Hunterdon County, NJ and Somerset County, NJ, with respective values of $116,155 and $111,587.

The following map shows all of the counties in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (84.6k out of 814k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
61,687 ± 1,827
Hispanic
34,426 ± 1,416
Black
8,455 ± 693

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

420k

2019 Value

± 10,822

1.54%

1 Year growth

± 3.53%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ grew at a rate of 1.54%, from 413k employees to 420k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (48,249 people), Management Occupations (43,139 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (37,668 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (48,249 people), Management Occupations (43,139 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (37,668 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (1.51 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.22 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.19 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($81,762), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($80,025), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($79,205).

Industries

Employment by Industries

420k

2019 Value

± 10,822

1.54%

1 Year growth

± 3.53%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ grew at a rate of 1.54%, from 413k employees to 420k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (69,987 people), Manufacturing (52,367 people), and Retail Trade (42,939 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, though some of these residents may live in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (69,987 people), Manufacturing (52,367 people), and Retail Trade (42,939 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ has an unusually high number of Transportation & Warehousing (1.53 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.29 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.27 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, by median earnings, are Utilities ($72,377), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,148), and Public Administration ($60,953).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania and New Jersey to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Pennsylvania and New Jersey product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $123B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($113B) and Electronics ($93.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania and New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

$660B

2018 Value in New Jersey

$1.36T

Projected 2045 Value in New Jersey

105% growth

$703B

2018 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.28T

Projected 2045 Value in Pennsylvania

82.2% growth

In 2018, total outbound New Jersey trade was $660B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.36T by 2045.

Comparatively, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $703B. This is expected to increase 82.2% to $1.28T by 2045.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania and New Jersey to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$193B
Ohio
$52.4B
Maryland
$38.4B

In 2018, the top outbound Pennsylvania and New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $193B, followed by Ohio with $52.4B and Maryland and $38.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania and New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.19%). The most partisan county was Fulton County, PA with 84.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Bob Casey Jr., Pat Toomey, Bob Menendez, and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania and New Jersey is currently represented by 30 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (50.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.8%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (2.19%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania and New Jersey went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.19%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for New Jersey

50.8% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Fulton County, PA
84.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bedford County, PA
82.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Philadelphia County, PA
82.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Pennsylvania and New Jersey was Fulton County, PA with 84.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who had become Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Casey Jr., Pat Toomey, Bob Menendez, and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania and New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Pennsylvania and New Jersey is currently represented by 30 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania and New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ awarded 10,132 degrees. The student population of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ is skewed towards women, with 17,140 male students and 25,954 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ are White (6,430 and 67.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,246 and 13.1%), Unknown (636 and 6.68%), and Black or African American (592 and 6.22%).

The largest universities in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ by number of degrees awarded are Lehigh University (2,030 and 20%), Northampton County Area Community College (1,423 and 14%), and DeSales University (947 and 9.35%).

The most popular majors in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ are General Business Administration & Management (680 and 6.71%), Registered Nursing (424 and 4.18%), and General Finance (297 and 2.93%).

The median tuition costs in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ are $43,581 for private four year colleges, and $13,484 and $22,474 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
387 degree-majorss awarded
General Finance
286 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
269 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ was General Business Administration & Management with 387 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lehigh University
2,030 degrees awarded
Northampton County Area Community College
1,423 degrees awarded
DeSales University
947 degrees awarded

$13,484

Median In-State Public

$43,581

Median Private

In 2019, the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lehigh University with 2,030 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,993

Degrees Awarded to Men

6,139

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 3,993 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, which is 0.65 times less than the 6,139 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
6,430 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,246 degrees awarded
Unknown
636 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ was White students. These 6,430 degrees mean that there were 5.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,246 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ was $224,900 in 2019, which is 0.935 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $218,900 to $224,900, a 2.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ is 67.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$224,900

2019 Median

± $4,173

$218,900

2018 Median

± $4,687

In 2019, the median property value in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ grew to to $224,900 from the previous year's value of $218,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,793

Median Household Income

± $2,229

322k

Number of Households

± 9,218

In 2019, the median household income of the 322k households in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ grew to $70,793 from the previous year's value of $65,929.

The following chart displays the households in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

67.3%

2019 Homeownership

69.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 67.3% of the housing units in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 4.43% of the workforce in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Carpooled (8.2%)
Worked At Home (4.33%)

In 2019, 82.2% of workers in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.2%) and those who worked at home (4.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

95% of the population of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ has health coverage, with 52.8% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1237 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 454 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1189 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1135 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 415 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Huntingdon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.6%). Additionally, Armstrong County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1,237 patients).

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1,189 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania and New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

$9,258

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Pennsylvania

$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Jersey

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Pennsylvania (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.29%, from $8,877 to $9,258.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in New Jersey (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.91%, from $8,444 to $8,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.03%

Uninsured

52.8%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.02%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ declined by 10.3% from 5.61% to 5.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.