East Allen township is located in Northampton County Pennsylvania. East Allen township has a 2024 population of 5,392. East Allen township is currently growing at a rate of 1.56% annually and its population has increased by 7.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,014 in 2020.
The average household income in East Allen township is $106,006 with a poverty rate of 13.84%. The median age in East Allen township is 51.7 years: 49.9 years for males, and 53.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Allen township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,922 | 97.52% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 1.86% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,964 | 2.56 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Married | 1,239 | 2.93 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Non Family | 532 | 1.37 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Female | 128 | 3.41 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Male | 65 | 3.65 | 100 | 0 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
88.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 5.57% |
| Associates Degree | 504 | 12.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 599 | 15.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 471 | 11.97% |
| High School Graduate | 1,357 | 34.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 0.86% |
| Some College | 751 | 19.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,740 | 3,497 | 939 |
| Hispanic | 175 | 165 | 113 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 35 | 34 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 94.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,526 | $69,914 | $66,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,750 | $135,556 | $77,750 |
| High School Graduate | $40,512 | $42,316 | $31,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,697 | $10,227 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,602 | $64,375 | $46,335 |
| Some College | $49,926 | $74,955 | $37,319 |
$54,602
Average Earnings
$64,375
Average Male
$46,335
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.1% of East Allen township residents speak only English, while 6.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,698 | 668 | 14.22% |
| Multiple | 70 | 25 | 35.71% |
13.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.72%
Male Poverty Rate
14.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Allen township is Multiple, with 35.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Allen township is White, with 14.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.02% |
| Some College | 11.55% |
| High School | 6.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.06% |
| Female Employed | 7.46% |
| Male Employed | 5.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,750 | $111,903 |
| Households | $84,020 | $106,006 |
| Married Families | $96,779 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,618 | $80,593 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
59.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
352
Number of Veterans
337
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| Korea | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 163 |
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 352 | 8.38% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 4.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.42%
Born in East Allen township
96.18%
Native Born
3.82%
Foreign Born
0.85%
Non Citizen
2.97%
Naturalized
96.18% of East Allen township residents were born in the United States, with 80.42% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,807 | 83 | 1.45% |
| 2028 | 5,724 | 83 | 1.47% |
| 2027 | 5,641 | 83 | 1.49% |
| 2026 | 5,558 | 83 | 1.52% |
| 2025 | 5,475 | 83 | 1.54% |
| 2024 | 5,392 | 83 | 1.56% |
| 2023 | 5,309 | 83 | 1.59% |
| 2022 | 5,226 | 204 | 4.06% |
| 2021 | 5,022 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 5,014 | 25 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 4,989 | 22 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 4,967 | 57 | 1.16% |
| 2017 | 4,910 | 41 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 4,869 | 22 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 4,847 | -27 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 4,874 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 4,877 | -17 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 4,894 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 4,899 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 4,898 | 0 | 0% |