About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Allentown population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Allentown across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Allentown was 124,880, a 0.17% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Allentown population was 125,088, a decline of 0.58% compared to a population of 125,812 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Allentown increased by 18,274. In this period, the peak population was 125,812 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Allentown is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Allentown population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Allentown population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Allentown. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Allentown by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Allentown.

Key observations

The largest age group in Allentown, PA was for the group of age 20 to 24 years years with a population of 10,603 (8.46%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Allentown, PA was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 1,685 (1.34%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Allentown is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Allentown total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Allentown Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (MSA) (ALLPOP) from 2000 to 2024 about Allentown, NJ, PA, residents, population, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Allentown Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Allentown, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Allentown.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Allentown, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 32,986 (48.90% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Allentown
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Allentown is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Allentown total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Geospatial data about Allentown, Pennsylvania Census Tracts with Population (2010). Export to CAD, GIS, PDF, CSV and access via API.

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Geospatial data about Allentown, Pennsylvania Census Block Groups With Population (2000). Export to CAD, GIS, PDF, CSV and access via API.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Allentown population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Allentown.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Allentown, PA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Allentown city, Pennsylvania. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

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Geospatial data about Allentown, Pennsylvania Census Blocks (2010). Export to CAD, GIS, PDF, CSV and access via API.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Allentown by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Allentown across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Allentown across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Allentown, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 37,603 (64.99% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Allentown
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Allentown is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Allentown total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Allentown, PA population pyramid, which represents the Allentown population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Allentown, PA, is 31.6.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Allentown, PA, is 20.3.
• Total dependency ratio for Allentown, PA is 51.8.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Allentown, PA is 4.9.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Allentown population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Allentown for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Allentown for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Allentown for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Resident Population in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (MSA) was 886.41800 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (MSA) reached a record high of 886.41800 in January of 2024 and a record low of 741.93700 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Allentown household income by gender. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender-based income distribution of Allentown income.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Allentown, PA annual median income by work experience and sex dataset : Aged 15+, 2010-2022 (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
• Allentown, PA annual income distribution by work experience and gender dataset (Number of individuals ages 15+ with income, 2022)

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Jewish Community Center of Allentown Pennsylvania

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Allentown by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Allentown. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Allentown by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Allentown. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Allentown.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 30-34 years (5,220) | Female # 20-24 years (5,662). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Allentown population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Allentown is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Allentown is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Allentown for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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