Census Bureau data for Allentown CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Allentown CDP
- What is the poverty rate in Allentown CDP?
- The poverty rate in Allentown CDP is 19.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Allentown CDP?
- $234,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Allentown CDP?
- The median gross rent in Allentown CDP is $3,102 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Allentown CDP residents have a college degree?
- 29.4% of adults in Allentown CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,200
Median Home Value
$234,300
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Home Value:
+$69,200 (+41.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+10.6 pp (+124.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+13.8 pp (+88.5%)
Unemployment:
-7.6 pp (-100%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,200
Median Age
44.0
Female
55.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 72.8%
Black 14.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
—
Per Capita Income
$87,913
Median Family Income
$65,759
Poverty Rate
19.1%
+10.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
35.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
3.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
55.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
12.2%
$15–25k
2.2%
$25–35k
2.0%
$35–50k
37.8%
$50–75k
10.3%
$75–100k
4.6%
$100–150k
9.2%
$150–200k
11.4%
$200k+
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
528
Owner-Occupied
86.9%
Renter-Occupied
13.1%
Vacancy Rate
13.3%
Median Home Value
$234,300
-$90,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$3,102
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
68.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
25.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.5%
$50–100k
10.3%
$100–200k
3.3%
$200–300k
60.6%
$300–500k
20.4%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
$1–1.5k
11.8%
$1.5–2k
25.5%
$3.5k+
62.7%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
51.5%
2 vehicles
24.2%
3+
24.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
93.4%
Mobile home
4.2%
Housing Age
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
14.0%
2000–2009
10.0%
2010+
14.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.4%
-3.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
19.8%
Some College / Associate
22.4%
Less Than High School
0.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
39.8%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-4.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.9%
Self-Employed
5.9%
Government Workers
23.2%
Private For-Profit
70.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
36.4%
Construction
10.9%
Retail
10.6%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Transportation
8.1%
Prof. Services
7.0%
Public Admin
5.6%
Agriculture
2.5%
Finance
1.7%
Occupation
Management
42.3%
Construction
18.5%
Food Prep
17.6%
Sales
12.6%
Production
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.6 min
Drove Alone
81.5%
Carpool
12.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.9%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
458
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.5%
5–9
13.3%
10–14
0.8%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
0.7%
25–34
12.4%
35–44
9.2%
45–54
10.4%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
12.4%
75–84
11.9%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 28.6%
Working age (18–64): 71.4%
65 and over: 19.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
13.2%
Naturalized Citizen
53.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
54.4%
Africa
30.4%
Europe
12.7%
Asia
2.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.3%
With a Disability
13.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.1%
Uninsured
9.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
71.4%
Has a Computer
98.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023