Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Allentown, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,702

Median Agei

40.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.4%1,521

Hispanic/Latino

4.9%84

Asian

2.7%46

Two or More

2%34

Black

0.8%13

Other

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%45

High School Diploma

15.9%190

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%77

Some College (1+ yr)

6.3%75

Associate's Degree

6.4%76

Bachelor's Degree

31.2%372

Master's Degree

18.4%219

Professional Degree

2.6%31

Doctorate

1.1%13

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

53.2%

Graduate+

22%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$415,600

Median Renti

$1,671

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.2%488

Renter-Occupied

27.8%188

Total Units

731

Homeownership

72.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%3

$200K–$300K

5.3%26

$300K–$500K

68.4%334

$500K–$1M

25.6%125

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

2.9%21

1990–1999

8.1%59

1980–1989

2.3%17

1970–1979

17.4%127

1960–1969

7.1%52

1950–1959

23%168

1940–1949

6.6%48

1939 or earlier

32.7%239

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.5%497

Electricity

15.2%103

Fuel Oil

9%61

Other

1.8%12

No Fuel

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$120,714

Mean Household Incomei

$146,534

Per Capita Incomei

$58,489

Poverty Ratei

4.4%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

998

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%24

$10K–$15K

1.6%11

$15K–$20K

2.1%14

$20K–$25K

1%7

$25K–$30K

1%7

$30K–$35K

0.7%5

$35K–$40K

2.1%14

$40K–$45K

0.9%6

$45K–$50K

3.3%22

$50K–$60K

4.4%30

$60K–$75K

10.9%74

$75K–$100K

8.6%58

$100K–$125K

12.4%84

$125K–$150K

9.3%63

$150K–$200K

13.6%92

$200K+

24.4%165

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes96% occupied

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Who Receives This Housing

0% of subsidized households are minority

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1438.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Philippines

Guatemala

China

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

943

Avg. Commutei

30 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

957

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

73(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.9%Insured

1.1%Uninsured