More about AllentownAllentown is a city located in Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania, USA. After Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Allentown is Pennsylvanias third most populous city. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 106,632. It is the county seat of Lehigh County. Allentown is the largest of three adjacent cities that comprise an area of Pennsylvania known as the Lehigh Valley, with the cities of Bethlehem and Easton surrounding. Lodged between two of the largest United States cities, Allentown is 50 miles (80 km) north of Philadelphia, the fifth largest city, and 90 miles (145 km) west of New York City, the largest city. Allentown is the home of Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, one of the worlds most popular amusement parks, and Muhlenberg College. The city is served by Lehigh Valley International Airport. Allentown Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 106,632 people, 42,032 households, and 25,135 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,320.8/km² (6,011.5/mi²). There are 45,960 housing units at an average density of 1,000.3/km² (2,591.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 72.55% White, 7.85% African American, 0.33% Native American, 2.27% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 13.37% from other races, and 3.55% from two or more races. 24.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 42,032 households out of which 28.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% are married couples living together, 15.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% are non-families. 33.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 3.09. In the city the population is spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.7 males. The median income for a household in the city is $32,016, and the median income for a family is $37,356. Males have a median income of $30,426 versus $23,882 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,282. 18.5% of the population and 14.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.4% of those under the age of 18 and 10.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. This Afternoon...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Tonight...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening...Becoming light and variable. Sunday...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. West winds around 5 mph. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph. Monday...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Tuesday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Wednesday...Partly sunny. Highs around 80. Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Thursday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Thursday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Friday...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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