Demographics & People — Allentown, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 125,320 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~127,500 |
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| Median Age | 33.1 |
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| Total Households | 46,039 |
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| Family Households | 28,542 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52,985 |
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| Black or African American | 16,287 |
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| Asian | 3,177 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 67,461 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 70,329 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 68,077 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 33,804 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 21,466 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 21,288 |
| German | 12,243 |
| Irish | 6,306 |
| Italian | 5,124 |
| Hispanic: South American | 4,575 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,791 |
Language
| English Only | 63,087 |
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| Spanish | 47,059 |
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| Population 5+ | 116,463 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,497 |
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| Population 18+ | 94,504 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Allentown, Pennsylvania.
