Demographics in Allentown, PA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Allentown?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

125,320

Male

61,176

48.8%

Female

64,144

51.2%

Median Age

32.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

42.3%

Black

13.0%

Hispanic

53.8%

Asian

2.5%

Two or More

20.5%

Other

21.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

12.2%

High School or Higher

35.9%

Foreign Born

20.8%

Veterans

3.1%

Married

30.0%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Allentown, PA has a population of 125,320 with a median age of 32.4. The racial makeup is 42.3% White, 53.8% Hispanic, 13.0% Black, 2.5% Asian. About 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 20.8%.