Allentown, PA Demographics
What is the population of Allentown?
There are 125,320 residents in Allentown, with a median age of 32. Of this, 48.82% are males and 51.18% are females. US-born citizens make up 65.79% of the resident pool in Allentown, while non-US-born citizens account for 23.25%. Additionally, 10.96% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 107,827 people in Allentown currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 125,320 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 61,176 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 64,144 | 0.5% |
Male Population 48.82%
Female Population 51.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32 | -1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 82,444 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 29,141 | 1.4% |
| Not Citizen | 13,735 | 1.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 65.79%
Citizen not U.S. Born 23.25%
Not Citizen 10.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 693 | -28.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 9,435 | -2.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,498 | 3.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,302 | -2.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 107,827 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.56%
Moved from Same County 7.62%
Moved from Same State 2.83%
Moved from Different State 1.86%
Same House as Last Year 87.13%
What are the employment statistics in Allentown?
White-collar workers make up 65.08% of the working population in Allentown, while blue-collar employees account for 34.92%. There are also 6,426 entrepreneurs in Allentown (5.77% of the workforce); 88,516 workers employed in private companies (79.5%); and 5,848 people working in governmental institutions (5.25%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 72,458 | 93.8% |
| Blue Collar | 38,886 | 95.8% |
White Collar 65.08%
Blue Collar 34.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 6,426 | 92.1% |
| Private Companies | 88,516 | 96.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,848 | 89.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 10,554 | 80.3% |
Self Employees 5.77%
Private Companies 79.5%
Governmental Workers 5.25%
Not for Profit Companies 9.48%
How many households are there in Allentown?
There are a total of 46,039 households in Allentown, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62% of these Allentown households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38%. Additionally, 33.74% of households have children and 66.26% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 46,039 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -23.9% |
| Family Households | 28,542 | 1.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 17,497 | -0.1% |
Family Households 62%
Non-Family Households 38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 15,534 | 1.4% |
| Households without Children | 30,505 | 0.9% |
Households with Children 33.74%
Households without Children 66.26%
What are the median and average incomes in Allentown?
The average annual household income in Allentown is $68,251, while the median household income sits at $53,403 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $57,808, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $60,809. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $30,372 and $40,675, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $68,251 | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income | $53,403 | 1.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 25,223 | 0.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 93,242 | -0.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Allentown?
There are 49,211 housing units in Allentown, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1951. Of the 46,039 occupied housing units in Allentown, 42.32% are owner-occupied, while 57.68% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.94% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $192,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,243 per month in Allentown.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 49,211 | 0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1951 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 19,505 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,607 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,234 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,541 | -16.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,019 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,700 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,792 | 4.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,034 | 25.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,608 | 21.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 171 | 58.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 46,039 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 19,483 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 26,556 | 1.1% |
Owner Occupied 42.32%
Renter Occupied 57.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 12,067 | -4.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,416 | 11.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $192,400 | 12.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $182,300 | 10.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,243 | 4.5% |
With Mortgage 61.94%
Without Mortgage 38.06%
What is the level of education in Allentown?
Approximately 47.08% of the population in Allentown holds a high school degree (that's 44,315 residents), while 21.5% have attained a college certificate (20,233 locals) and 12.69% have a bachelor's degree (11,944 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,160 | 5.8% |
| Some High School | 44,315 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 20,233 | -2.4% |
| Associate Degree | 6,072 | -7.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,944 | 9.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,403 | -5.7% |
No High School 7.61%
Some High School 47.08%
Some College 21.5%
Associate Degree 6.45%
Bachelor's Degree 12.69%
Graduate Degree 4.68%
What is the marital status of Allentown residents?
A total of 47,495 people in Allentown have never been married (which represents 47.85% of the total population), while 37,553 of them are wedded (37.83%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,933 (3.96%) and 9,034 (9.1%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 47,495 | 0.7% |
| Married | 37,553 | -1.9% |
| Separated | 3,933 | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5,182 | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 9,034 | -0.9% |
Never Married 47.85%
Married 37.83%
Separated 3.96%
Widowed 5.22%
Divorced 9.1%
What are the most common means of transportation in Allentown?
The top three means of transportation people in Allentown use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 44,482 residents commute by car, 2,305 prefer going to work by walking and 1,773 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 44,482 | -3.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,773 | -10.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 5 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 7 | -22.2% |
| Bicycle | 8 | -85.2% |
| TaxiCab | 201 | 528.1% |
| Walk | 2,305 | -10.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Allentown by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.