Allentown, PA

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2023 Population

125,320

0.0223% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AJohn Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/ADave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

32.4

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

21.6%

0.779% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$53,403

1.82% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$188,900

11.9% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

55,672

2.76% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Allentown, PA had a population of 125k people with a median age of 32.4 and a median household income of $53,403. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Allentown, PA grew from 125,292 to 125,320, a 0.0223% increase and its median household income grew from $52,449 to $53,403, a 1.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allentown, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (30%), Other (Hispanic) (20.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (18.4%), White (Hispanic) (12.3%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11%).

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.

In 2023, the median property value in Allentown, PA was $188,900, and the homeownership rate was 42.3%.

Most people in Allentown, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Allentown, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Allentown, PA is home to a population of 125k people, from which 89% are citizens. As of 2023, 20.7% of Allentown, PA residents were born outside of the country (25.9k people).

In 2023, there were 1.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.6k people) in Allentown, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26k Other (Hispanic) and 23k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89%

2023 Citizenship

89.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89% of Allentown, PA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Allentown, PA was 89.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allentown, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.6k ± 1.56k
Other (Hispanic)
26k ± 2.51k
Two+ (Hispanic)
23k ± 1.96k

53.8%

Hispanic Population

67.5k people

53.8% of the people in Allentown, PA are hispanic (67.5k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

20.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

25.9k people

20.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

25.5k people

As of 2023, 20.7% of Allentown, PA residents (25.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allentown, PA was 20.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,348 ± 283
Gulf War (2001-)
889 ± 286
Gulf War (1990s)
459 ± 202

Allentown, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Allentown, PA employs 55.7k people. The largest industries in Allentown, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,114 people), Manufacturing (7,196 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (6,981 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($64,737), Public Administration ($59,688), and Finance & Insurance ($55,298).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

55.7k

2023 Value

± 2,172

−2.76%

1 Year decline

± 5.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Allentown, PA declined at a rate of −2.76%, from 57.3k employees to 55.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allentown, PA, are Material Moving Occupations (6,543 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,930 people), and Production Occupations (5,721 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allentown, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.7k

2023 Value

± 2,172

−2.76%

1 Year decline

± 5.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Allentown, PA declined at a rate of −2.76%, from 57.3k employees to 55.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allentown, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,114 people), Manufacturing (7,196 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (6,981 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allentown, PA, though some of these residents may live in Allentown, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,169

Median earning men ± $1,526

$31,822

Median earning women ± $1,555

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($65,096), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,764), and Wholesale Trade ($54,493).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($59,531), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,894), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,339).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

N/ADonald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
N/AKamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
N/AJill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

N/AJohn Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

N/ADave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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 over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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 have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Allentown, PA awarded 1,222 degrees. The student population of Allentown, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 910 male students and 2,207 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allentown, PA are White (836 and 69.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (128 and 10.6%), Unknown (104 and 8.64%), and Black or African American (59 and 4.9%).

The median tuition cost in Allentown, PA for private four year colleges is $51,920.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,117 students enrolled in Allentown, PA, 29.2% men and 70.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

Completions

Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Allentown, PA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 343 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allentown, PA, which is 0.39 times less than the 879 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 836 degrees mean that there were 6.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 128 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($51,920) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($668) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Allentown, PA was $188,900 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $168,800 to $188,900, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Allentown, PA is 42.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Allentown, PA have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allentown, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Allentown, PA is $53,403. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Allentown, PA was Census Tract 14.02 with a value of $84,732, followed by Census Tract 23.02 and Census Tract 22.01, with respective values of $70,430 and $65,662.

Housing

Property

$188,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,422

$19,483

Median Property Taxes

±$1,118

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allentown, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Allentown, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.3%

Homeownership

2023

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 42.3% of the housing units in Allentown, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Allentown, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 14.02
Census Tract 23.02
Census Tract 22.01

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Allentown, PA was Census Tract 14.02 with a value of $84,732, followed by Census Tract 23.02 and Census Tract 22.01, with respective values of $70,430 and $65,662.

The following map shows all of the places in Allentown, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$53,403

Median Household Income

± $1,777

46k

Number of Households

± 1,908

In 2023, the median household income of the 46k households in Allentown, PA grew to $53,403 from the previous year's value of $52,449.

The following chart displays the households in Allentown, PA 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Allentown, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.2%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (7.94%)

In 2023, 71.2% of workers in Allentown, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (7.94%).

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.

Commute Time

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allentown, PA have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Allentown, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allentown, PA (25.9k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allentown, PA is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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In N/A, N/A had the highest N/A in the nation, at N/A. N/A has the second highest (N/A), followed by N/A (N/A).

The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

89.2% of the population of Allentown, PA has health coverage, with 33.4% on employee plans, 37.5% on Medicaid, 9.58% on Medicare, 8.28% on non-group plans, and 0.436% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lehigh County, PA see 956 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.624% decrease from the previous year (962 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1135 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 452 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lehigh County, PA.

956 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lehigh County, PA

Primary care physicians in Lehigh County, PA see an average of 956 patients per year. This represents a 0.624% decrease from the previous year (962 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lehigh County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 26.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

33.4%

Employer Coverage

37.5%

Medicaid

9.58%

Medicare

8.28%

Non-Group

0.436%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allentown, PA declined by 3.86% from 11.2% to 10.8%.

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

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