Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Allentown: County seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA
About
Allentown is a city located in the county of Lehigh in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 118,032 and a population density of 2,528 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 121,470 inhabitants.
The city was created 261 years ago in 1761.
Quick Facts about Allentown
| Population : | 121,470 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lehigh County |
| Postal code : | 18102, 18104, 18101, 18175, 18105, 18109, 18106, 18195, 18103 |
| Area : | 46.69 km2 |
| Named for : | William Allen |
| Altitude : | 338 feet / 103 meters |
| Capital city : | Allentown is capital of Lehigh County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1762 (261 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 12:29:15 (31st January 2023) |
| Density : | 2,602 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Allentown is located at 40°36'30"N 75°29'25"W (40.6084300, -75.4901800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Allentown
Demographics
The population of Allentown increased by 2.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 118,032 | - | census |
| 2011 | 118,782 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 118,878 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 118,826 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 119,167 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 120,071 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 120,420 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 121,047 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 121,537 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 121,442 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 121,470 | 0.02% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Allentown
1 Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
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2 Cedar Beach Park
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3 Lehigh Parkway
Lehigh Parkway E, Allentown, PA 18103, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Allentown Rose Gardens
Allentown, PA 18104, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Trexler Memorial Park
155 Springhouse Rd, Allentown, PA 18104, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Allentown
1 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
1875 Airport Rd, Allentown, PA 18109, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Allentown
1 Red Roof Inn Allentown Airport
1846 Catasauqua Rd, Allentown, PA 18109, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Red Roof Inn Allentown South
2650 Moravian Ave, Allentown, PA 18103, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Allentown
1 U.S. Department of Agriculture
2211 Mack Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Allentown (199)
People born in Allentown, including actress Michaela Conlin, pop singer Rod Michael, racecar driver Eddie Sachs, .
List
- Fred Ewing Lewis (American politician (1865-1949)) he was born in 08/02/1865
- Amanda Seyfried (American actress and model) she was born in 03/12/1985
- Keith Jarrett (Jazz and classic pianist) he was born in 08/05/1945
- Christine Taylor (American actress) she was born in 30/07/1971
- Devon (American movie actress) she was born in 28/03/1977
- Andre Reed (former professional American football player) he was born in 29/01/1964
- Aimee Mullins (American athlete, actress, and fashion model) she was born in 20/07/1975
- Lee Iacocca (American businessman) he was born in 15/10/1924
- James B. Cunningham (American diplomat) he was born in 01/01/1952
- Marion Jessup (American tennis player) she was born in 06/05/1896
- John Kline (American politician) he was born in 06/09/1947
- Rick Braun (American smooth jazz trumpeter, vocalist and record producer) he was born in 06/07/1955
- Jessica Grieco (American bicycle racer) she was born in 10/08/1973
- Charlie Dent (American politician) he was born in 24/05/1960
- Dana Snyder (American stand-up comedian) he was born in 14/11/1973
- Larry Miller (American basketball player) he was born in 04/04/1946
- Billy Kidman (American professional wrestler) he was born in 11/05/1974
- Jerry Sags (American professional wrestler) he was born in 05/07/1964
Schools in Allentown
College & universities near Allentown, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214175 | Muhlenberg College | Allentown (PA) | 18104 |
| 212328 | Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley | Whitehall (PA) | 18052 |
| 211468 | Cedar Crest College | Allentown (PA) | 18104-6196 |
| 216746 | Welder Training and Testing Institute | Allentown (PA) | 18109-3253 |
| 456579 | Platt College-McCann-Allentown | Allentown (PA) | 18109 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Allentown, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Allentown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown Post Office | Allentown (PA) | 18101 |
| Whitehall Post Office | Whitehall (PA) | 18052 |
| Catasauqua Post Office | Catasauqua (PA) | 18032 |
| Allentown Airpor Post Office | Allentown (PA) | 18109 |
| Bethlehem Airpor Post Office | Allentown (PA) | 18109 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Allentown , New Jersey borough of New Jersey with a population of 1,761 people.
- Allentown , Georgia human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 152 people.
Other cities in Lehigh County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Lehigh County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Township | 24,896 | Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| Emmaus | 11,493 | Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| Ancient Oaks | 6,661 | Census designated place |
| Catasauqua | 6,606 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Weisenberg | 5,294 | Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| Fountain Hill | 4,713 | City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Slatington | 4,311 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Hokendauqua | 3,378 | Census designated place in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| Coplay | 3,217 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Macungie | 3,183 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Schnecksville | 2,935 | Census designated place |
| Alburtis | 2,643 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Coopersburg | 2,460 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Haines | 1,561 | Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania |
| Spring Creek | 781 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Chapman | 211 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Allentown distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
