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Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

857,997 Population
1,452.98 Square Miles
590.51 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
41.2 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.17%
18 to 34
21.29%
35 to 64
39.57%
65 and Over
17.97%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.39%
Female
50.61%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
9.71%
Native
90.29%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
26.95%
2000 to 2009
23.31%
1990 to 1999
22.12%
Before 1990
27.62%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
9.09%
High School Grad or Higher
90.91%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.24%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.78%
Dropped Out
3.22%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
82.18%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$37,945
Median Household Income
$73,091
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.39%
Unemployed
5.61%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
10.44%
Population Under 18
Poverty
15.95%
Non-poverty
84.05%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
7.28%
Non-poverty
92.72%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
28 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.38%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.62%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.52
Number of Households
331,084
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
48.82%
Married
51.18%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
35.46%
Now Married
52.69%
Widowed
2.9%
Divorced
8.95%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
29.97%
Now Married
49.73%
Widowed
9.45%
Divorced
10.85%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.41%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
356,639
Occupancy Status
Occupied
92.83%
Vacant
7.17%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
68.93%
Renter Occupied
31.07%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
17.42%
For Sale
9.54%
Other
73.04%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1969
Types of Structures
Single Unit
77.39%
Multi Unit
20.57%
Mobile Home
2.02%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.02%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
63.7%
Without Mortgage
36.3%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$227,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,141
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
11.57%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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