Unified School District · PA
Allentown City School District
Allentown City School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 122,611. The median household income is $54,335 and the median age is 33.0.
122,611
Population
7388
People / sq mi
$54,335
Median Income
33.0
Median Age
Allentown City School District covers 17 sq mi of land at 7388.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$54,335
Median Household Income
$26,219
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$204,600
Median Home Value
$1,296
Median Rent
43.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
80.7%
High School+
18.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Allentown City School District serves a community with a population of 122,611 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Allentown City School District is $54,335, with a per capita income of $26,219. The poverty rate is 17.1%.
Allentown City School District is 33.8% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 22.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Allentown City School District, 80.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Allentown City School District is $204,600, with a median rent of $1,296. The homeownership rate is 43.6%.
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Data for Allentown City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4202280).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.