Allentown city, Pennsylvania
Allentown city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Allentown city is a geographic entity located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 126,044. The land area covers 17.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 126,044 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.1 yrs | ±0.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 46,374 | ±913 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 49,502 | ±929 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 46,374 | ±913 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,128 | ±480 |
| Median Home Value | $206,600 | ±$6,302 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,317 | ±$39 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | 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).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 127,138 (2024)
ID: 174015
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR
435 HAMILTON ST, ALLENTOWN PA 18101-1603
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GUS Population: 385,655 (2024)
ID: 194489
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
17 S 7TH ST, ALLENTOWN PA 18101-2401
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Allentown | 05-08 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Allentown | KG-05 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Allentown | KG-05 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Allentown | 09-12 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Allentown | PK-05 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Allentown | KG-05 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Allentown | KG-12 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Allentown | 06-08 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Allentown | 06-08 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Allentown | KG-05 | Allentown, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1200 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103 |
(610) 402-8000
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Muhlenberg College
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College | 1.6 mi away | 2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA, 18104 |
4846643100
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ALLENTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 1210 HAMILTON ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18102 |
(610) 820-2400
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Cedar Crest College
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College | 2.2 mi away | 100 College Drive, Allentown, PA, 18104-6196 |
6106064666
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PARKLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 4422 WALBERT AVENUE, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104 |
(610) 398-1333
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Welder Training and Testing Institute
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College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | 729 E. Highland Street, Allentown, PA, 18109-3253 |
6104379720
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EMMAUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 11 EAST MAIN ST, EMMAUS, PA, 18049 |
(610) 965-9284
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Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Allentown
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College | 3.6 mi away | 2200 N Irving St, Allentown, PA, 18109 |
4842234600
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WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 3700 MECHANICSVILLE RD, WHITEHALL, PA, 18052 |
(610) 432-4339
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Metro Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 4.4 mi away | 4977 Medical Center Circle, Allentown, PA, 18106 |
6103986227
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ALLENTOWN INTL AP, PA US, located 4.2 miles from Allentown city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.4° | 21.8° | 30.1° | 3.30" | 9.8" |
| February | 41.6° | 23.2° | 32.4° | 2.77" | 10.8" |
| March | 50.8° | 30.5° | 40.7° | 3.63" | 6.3" |
| April | 63.4° | 40.3° | 51.8° | 3.67" | 0.5" |
| May | 73.5° | 50.6° | 62.0° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.9° | 59.9° | 70.9° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.4° | 64.7° | 75.6° | 5.30" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.3° | 62.8° | 73.6° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.4° | 55.2° | 66.3° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 43.8° | 54.6° | 4.14" | 0.2" |
| November | 53.8° | 34.1° | 43.9° | 3.24" | 0.9" |
| December | 43.1° | 26.8° | 35.0° | 3.86" | 4.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Allentown city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Dorneyville CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Fullerton CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Cetronia CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Emmaus borough | Borough | 4.2 mi | — |
| Catasauqua borough | Borough | 4.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4207702000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.