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Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

886,418 Population
1,453.02 Square Miles
610.05 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
41.6 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
19.93%
18 to 34
21.6%
35 to 64
38.23%
65 and Over
20.23%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
11.94%
Native
88.06%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
42.96%
2000 to 2009
18.79%
1990 to 1999
17.42%
Before 1990
20.83%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
7.63%
High School Grad or Higher
92.37%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.78%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.46%
Dropped Out
2.54%
*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
79.71%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$43,116
Median Household Income
$83,974
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.67%
Unemployed
5.33%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
9.95%
Population Under 18
Poverty
13.87%
Non-poverty
86.13%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.49%
Non-poverty
90.51%

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
5.8%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.2%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.53
Number of Households
341,143
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
50.32%
Married
49.69%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
37.07%
Now Married
51.39%
Widowed
3.06%
Divorced
8.48%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
32.05%
Now Married
48.06%
Widowed
9.03%
Divorced
10.86%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.27%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
365,281
Occupancy Status
Occupied
93.39%
Vacant
6.61%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
69.78%
Renter Occupied
30.22%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
27.24%
For Sale
3.12%
Other
69.64%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1970
Types of Structures
Single Unit
77.04%
Multi Unit
20.42%
Mobile Home
2.5%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.03%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
62.81%
Without Mortgage
37.19%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$332,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,458
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
8.49%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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