Allentown, NJ Demographics

A map of Allentown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,521	1,477	89.4%	85.2%
Hispanic	84	92	4.9%	5.3%
Asian	46	28	2.7%	1.6%
Multiracial	34	60	2.0%	3.5%
Black	13	64	0.8%	3.7%
Native American/Other	4	13	0.2%	0.7%

Allentown, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,702, a slight decrease from the 1,734 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 4.9% Hispanic, 2.7% Asian, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Allentown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Allentown has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Allentown, that probability was 26.9% in 2020 and 19.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Allentown is ranked the 489th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Allentown was ranked the 481st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Allentown's White Population

1,521 residents of Allentown, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Allentown is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Allentown ranks 173rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allentown's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Allentown's population has increased from 85.2% to 89.4%.

Allentown is more White than neighboring Robbinsville Center (45.8% White), Crosswicks (86.1% White), Windsor (72.9% White), and Cream Ridge (60.2% White). Allentown is less White than neighboring Groveville (92.4% White).

Allentown's Black Population

13 residents of Allentown, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Allentown is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Allentown ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allentown's Black population has declined by an estimated 79.7%. Black residents' share of Allentown's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.8%.

Allentown is more Black than neighboring Groveville (0.3% Black), and Windsor (0% Black). Allentown is less Black than neighboring Robbinsville Center (3.1% Black), Crosswicks (6.2% Black), and Cream Ridge (8.7% Black).

Allentown's Asian Population

46 residents of Allentown, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Allentown is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Allentown ranks 474th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allentown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 64.3%. Asian residents' share of Allentown's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.7%.

Allentown is more Asian than neighboring Crosswicks (0% Asian), and Groveville (0% Asian). Allentown is less Asian than neighboring Robbinsville Center (34.1% Asian), Windsor (9.5% Asian), and Cream Ridge (31.1% Asian).

Allentown's Hispanic Population

84 residents of Allentown, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Allentown is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Allentown ranks 560th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allentown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Allentown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Allentown is more Hispanic than neighboring Crosswicks (0% Hispanic), and Cream Ridge (0% Hispanic). Allentown is less Hispanic than neighboring Robbinsville Center (10.5% Hispanic), Groveville (5.9% Hispanic), and Windsor (17.5% Hispanic).

Allentown's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Allentown, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Allentown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Allentown ranks 229th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allentown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Allentown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Allentown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crosswicks (0% Native American/Other), Groveville (0% Native American/Other), Windsor (0% Native American/Other), and Cream Ridge (0% Native American/Other). Allentown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Robbinsville Center (0.7% Native American/Other).

Allentown's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Allentown, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Allentown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Allentown ranks 279th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allentown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Allentown's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.0%.

Allentown is more Multiracial than neighboring Groveville (1.5% Multiracial), Windsor (0% Multiracial), and Cream Ridge (0% Multiracial). Allentown is less Multiracial than neighboring Robbinsville Center (5.7% Multiracial), and Crosswicks (7.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.