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 76.86% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Allentown, Pennsylvania, an estimated 21.4% of 119,904 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 12.1% of 12,571,365 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Allentown, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 67.19% higher than the US average. In Allentown, Pennsylvania, an estimated 21.4% of 119,904 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Black or African American
22.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2021
22.7% of 14 thousand people
- Default
Population
Poverty Rate in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
19.1% of 120 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
27.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
27.5% of 28 thousand people
Under 5 years
22.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
22.4% of 6 thousand people
5 to 17 years
28.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
28.9% of 21 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
27.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
27.5% of 28 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
17.1% of 78 thousand people
18 to 34 years
18.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
18.1% of 33 thousand people
35 to 64 years
16.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
16.5% of 45 thousand people
60 years and over
12.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
12.1% of 23 thousand people
65 years and over
14.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
14.1% of 15 thousand people
- Gender
Male
16.5% Poverty Rate for men in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
16.5% of 61 thousand people
Female
21.7% Poverty Rate for women in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
21.7% of 60 thousand people
- Race
White
14.2% Poverty Rate for White people in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
14.2% of 38 thousand people
Some other race
22.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
22.2% of 38 thousand people
Two or more races
25.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
25.5% of 29 thousand people
Hispanic
25.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
25.3% of 68 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
11.3% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
11.3% of 35 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
16.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
16.3% of 81 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
24.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
24.4% of 15 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
19% of 31 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
9.8% of 18 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
11.1% of 17 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
11.9% of 68 thousand people
Employed
8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
8% of 63 thousand people
Male
6.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
6.9% of 36 thousand people
Female
9.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
9.3% of 27 thousand people
Unemployed
59.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
59.7% of 5 thousand people
Male
71.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
71.4% of 3 thousand people
Female
47.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
47.8% of 3 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
17.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
17.4% of 96 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
4.1% of 45 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
24.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
24.1% of 22 thousand people
Did not work
33% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
33% of 29 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
25.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
25.2% of 29 thousand people
Male
21.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
21.1% of 16 thousand people
Female
30.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
30.8% of 12 thousand people
18 to 24 years
29.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
29.8% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
14.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
14.9% of 8 thousand people
35 to 44 years
23.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
23.3% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
30.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
30.8% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
34.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
34.6% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
26.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
26.7% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
26.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
26.2% 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
2022
4.8% of 14 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
40.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
40.4% of 6 thousand people
Did not work
49% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
49% of 8 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2022
19%