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Allentown city, Pennsylvania

Official LSAD Designation: Allentown city • Census GEOID: 4202000 • Lehigh County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Allentown city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $55,494 ±$2,358
Per Capita Income $26,892 ±$868
Poverty Rate 21% ±1.8%
Population Below Poverty Level 25,293 ±2,114
Unemployment Rate 9% ±1.3%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 56,561 ±1,633
Broadband Internet Rate 86.5% ±1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).