Allentown, PA Demographics

A map of Allentown's Population by Race

Allentown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 125,976, a less than 1% change from the 125,845 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.3% Hispanic, 28.9% White, 9.8% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, and 0.6% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania 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 60.3% in 2020 and 58.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Allentown is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Allentown's White Population

36,350 residents of Allentown, or 28.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Allentown is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Allentown ranks 1872nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allentown's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Allentown's population has decreased from 30.2% to 28.9%.

Allentown is less White than neighboring Fullerton (47.5% White), Dorneyville (70.9% White), Catasauqua (76.5% White), Emmaus (83.2% White), and Hokendauqua (89.1% White).

Allentown's Black Population

12,357 residents of Allentown, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Allentown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Allentown ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allentown's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Black residents' share of Allentown's population has decreased from 10.5% to 9.8%.

Allentown is more Black than neighboring Dorneyville (1.7% Black), Catasauqua (3.3% Black), Emmaus (1.7% Black), and Hokendauqua (2.2% Black). Allentown is less Black than neighboring Fullerton (12.1% Black).

Allentown's Asian Population

2,419 residents of Allentown, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Allentown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Allentown ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allentown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Asian residents' share of Allentown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Allentown is more Asian than neighboring Catasauqua (0% Asian), and Hokendauqua (1.7% Asian). Allentown is less Asian than neighboring Fullerton (2.7% Asian), Dorneyville (7.9% Asian), and Emmaus (3% Asian).

Allentown's Hispanic Population

70,952 residents of Allentown, or 56.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Allentown is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Allentown ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allentown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Allentown's population has increased from 54.2% to 56.3%.

Allentown is more Hispanic than neighboring Fullerton (35.6% Hispanic), Dorneyville (17.4% Hispanic), Catasauqua (17.7% Hispanic), Emmaus (7.4% Hispanic), and Hokendauqua (5% Hispanic).

Allentown's Native American/Other Population

754 residents of Allentown, or 0.6% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Allentown ranks 316th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allentown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Allentown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Allentown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fullerton (0% Native American/Other), Dorneyville (0% Native American/Other), Emmaus (0% Native American/Other), and Hokendauqua (0.3% Native American/Other). Allentown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Catasauqua (0.9% Native American/Other).

Allentown's Multiracial Population

3,144 residents of Allentown, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Allentown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Allentown ranks 1470th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allentown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Allentown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Allentown is more Multiracial than neighboring Fullerton (2.1% Multiracial), Dorneyville (2% Multiracial), Catasauqua (1.5% Multiracial), and Hokendauqua (1.7% Multiracial). Allentown is less Multiracial than neighboring Emmaus (4.8% 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.