Allentown, NJ Employment

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57%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
82%
Household income NAT. AVG.
45%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexAllentownNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$46,845$37,538$29,829
Median household income$100,769$73,702$55,322
Median income owner occupied$120,294$97,281$70,586
Median income renter occupied$46,000$42,169$35,192
Median earnings male$54,271$47,369$36,919
Median earnings female$41,000$32,116$26,250
Unemployment rate2.5%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level2.8%10.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Allentown is 57% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Allentown is 82% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Allentown is 45% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Allentown is 82% lower than the national average

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      $67,172 $100,769 $201,538
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      $49,129 $73,702 $147,404
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Allentown median earnings by income bracket

      Allentown employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.5%6.5%
      Manufacturing sector7.8%7.8%
      Financial & insurance services6.3%6.3%
      Wholesale & retail services17.1%17.1%
      Public administration14.3%14.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.7%2.7%
      Education, health & social services13.3%13.3%
      Other28.6%28.6%

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      Source: The Allentown, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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