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Allentown, New Jersey Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Allentown, New Jersey is 1,843, with 47.9% male and 52.1% female. The town has experienced steady population growth due to its location within the New York metropolitan area and its appeal as a historic small town.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1706
  • County: Monmouth
  • Land area: 0.6 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 3,072 people per square mile
  • Area code: 609
  • Zip code: 08501

Geography and Location

Allentown, New Jersey is located in Monmouth County, in the central part of the state, about 15 miles east of Trenton. The town is known for its well-preserved historic district, which features colonial-era buildings and a charming downtown area. Allentown’s small-town appeal, combined with its proximity to major highways like Interstate 195 and the New Jersey Turnpike, makes it a popular residential area for commuters to New York City and Philadelphia. The town’s location near the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area provides outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing, and birdwatching.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.5 years
Median household income: $71,193
Median house value: $167,100

Population by Race

Races in Allentown:

  • White Non-Hispanic (89.3%)
  • Black (6.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.9%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: Irish (25.5%), German (21.9%), Italian (17.8%), English (13.1%), Polish (9.4%), United States (8.3%).

Elevation: 82 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Allentown

  • High school or higher: 92.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 41.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allentown borough

  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 61.3%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

2.9% Foreign born (2.1% Europe, 0.6% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +124 (+7.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Allentown:

  • RWJ UNIV HOSPIITAL AT HAMILTON (about 7 miles; HAMILTON, NJ)
  • ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER (about 11 miles; TRENTON, NJ)
  • MERCER MEDICAL CENTER (about 12 miles; TRENTON, NJ)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allentown:

  • MC GUIRE AFB (about 13 miles; WRIGHTSTOWN, NJ; Abbreviation: WRI)
  • TRENTON MERCER (about 17 miles; TRENTON, NJ; Abbreviation: TTN)
  • LAKEHURST NAES /MAXFIELD FIELD (about 19 miles; LAKEHURST, NJ; Abbreviation: NEL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Allentown:

  • TRENTON-ROBBINSVILLE (about 2 miles; ROBBINSVILLE, NJ; Abbreviation: N87)
  • REDWING (about 13 miles; JOBSTOWN, NJ; Abbreviation: 2N6)
  • TWIN PINE (about 15 miles; PENNINGTON, NJ; Abbreviation: N75)

Amtrak stations near Allentown:

  • 11 miles: PRINCETON JUNCTION (WALLACE RD.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: TRENTON (72 S. CLINTON AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allentown:

  • MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 9 miles; West Windsor, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 4,445)
  • RIDER UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 4,201)
  • THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE (about 13 miles; TRENTON, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 3,277)
  • PRINCETON UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; PRINCETON, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 6,481)
  • BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; PEMBERTON, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 3,751)
  • THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY (about 18 miles; Ewing, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 6,176)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE (about 21 miles; NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 2,897)

Schools

Public high school in Allentown:

  • ALLENTOWN HIGH (Students: 942; Location: HIGH STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Allentown:

  • UPPER FREEHOLD REG. ELEM. (Students: 1,072; Location: HIGH STREET; Grades: PK – 08)

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