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Population Review

Census ACS · #68 MSA

Allentown Metro Area

The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, Pa-Nj Metropolitan Statistical Area has 866,764 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $82,602 and the median home value is $277,800.

866,764

Population

597

People / sq mi

$82,602

Median Income

$277,800

Median Home Value

The Allentown CBSA covers 1,453 sq mi of land at 596.5 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White73.8%
Black or African American6.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%

Economy & Income

$82,602

Median Household Income

$43,319

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Allentown metro's price level is 100.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 0.0% lower the US average. The local median income of $82,602 has the buying power of $82,628 in average-priced US metros.

100.0

Price Level (US = 100)

$82,628

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$82,602

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$277,800

Median Home Value

$1,309

Median Rent

69.5%

Homeownership

Education

91.6%

High School+

32.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.2%

Drive Alone

11.9%

Work From Home

27.7 min

Avg Commute

24.8%

Foreign Born

Allentown spans these states

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Pennsylvania

Largest counties in Pennsylvania

Part of Pennsylvania

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, Pa-Nj Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 866,764 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #68 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Allentown metro area is $82,602, with a per capita income of $43,319.

The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, Pa-Nj CBSA spans 2 states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey.

Data for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, Pa-Nj CBSA (10900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.