Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Pennsylvania metro area was $72,058 in 2021, the latest figures available. Allentown median household income is $3,101 higher than the median Pennsylvania household income and $2,341 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Allentown median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Allentown Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Allentown | $72,058 | -3.62% | +1.30% |
Trends in Allentown, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Allentown is $72,058. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $75,023 and is now $2,965 (3.95%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Allentown, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Allentown
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Allentown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $72,058 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $74,761 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $75,023 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $71,135 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $70,675 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $71,154 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $69,383 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $69,101 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $65,870 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $65,927 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $65,396 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $71,904 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $72,095 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $71,867 |
Allentown Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Allentown was $88,673 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Allentown median family income is $1,173 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Allentown will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Allentown Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Allentown | $88,673 | -2.35% | +1.20% |
Trends in Allentown, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Allentown is $88,673. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $90,808 and is now $2,135 (2.35%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Allentown, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Allentown
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Allentown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $88,673 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $90,808 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $89,910 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $87,619 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $83,713 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $85,174 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $82,574 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $83,543 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $80,466 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $79,981 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $79,824 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $86,316 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $86,302 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $86,752 |
Allentown Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Allentown was $38,079 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Allentown median per capita income is $236 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Allentown will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Allentown Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Allentown | $38,079 | -0.94% | +4.50% |
Trends in Allentown, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Allentown is $38,079. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $38,439 and is now $360 (0.94%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Allentown, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Allentown
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Allentown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $38,079 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $38,439 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $37,483 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $36,440 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $36,250 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $36,428 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $34,835 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $34,438 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $33,961 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $32,724 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $33,102 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $34,335 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $34,763 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $36,749 |
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