Poverty Rate in Allentown, Pennsylvania
In Allentown, Pennsylvania, an estimated 25,655 of 119,904 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Allentown, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 21.4%.
- How many people in Allentown, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Allentown, Pennsylvania, an estimated 25,655 of 119,904 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Allentown, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 81.36% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Allentown, Pennsylvania, an estimated 21.4% of 119,904 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Allentown, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 69.84% higher than the US average. In Allentown, Pennsylvania, an estimated 21.4% of 119,904 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
32.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
32.9% of 33 thousand people
Under 5 years
34% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
34% of 9 thousand people
5 to 17 years
32.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
32.5% of 24 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
32.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
32.9% of 33 thousand people
18 to 64 years
23.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
23.9% of 70 thousand people
18 to 34 years
26.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
26.5% of 30 thousand people
35 to 64 years
22% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
22% of 40 thousand people
60 years and over
16% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
16% of 22 thousand people
65 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
13.7% of 17 thousand people
White
16.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
16.7% of 35 thousand people
Black or African American
29.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
29.3% of 12 thousand people
Some other race
24.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
24.7% of 43 thousand people
Two or more races
35.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
35.6% of 26 thousand people
Hispanic
30.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
30.5% of 75 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
12.7% of 28 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
20.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
20.1% of 74 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
33.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
33.2% of 17 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
18.9% of 27 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
10.1% of 15 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
18.1% of 15 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
14.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
14.9% of 58 thousand people
Employed
13% Poverty Rate for employed people in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
13% of 53 thousand people
Male
8.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
8.2% of 27 thousand people
Female
18% Poverty Rate for employed women in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
18% of 27 thousand people
Unemployed
38.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
38.3% of 4 thousand people
Male
40.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
40.1% of 3 thousand people
Female
34.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
34.1% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
22.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
22.4% of 90 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
8.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
8.6% of 38 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
25% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
25% of 20 thousand people
Did not work
37.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
37.2% of 32 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
34.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
34.7% of 24 thousand people
Male
34.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
34.8% of 12 thousand people
Female
34.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
34.6% of 12 thousand people
18 to 24 years
56.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
56.2% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
31.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
31.8% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
28.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
28.7% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
25.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
25.7% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
59.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
59.3% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
20% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
22% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
22% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
4.8% of 8 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
42.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
42.4% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
54.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
54.9% of 10 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
24.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2023
24.8%
Poverty Rate by City around Lehigh County
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