Allentown Population 2026

Allentown has a population of 120,207, making it the #244 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Pennsylvania. It is about 73× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Allentown (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

120,207

Rank in United States

#244

Coordinates

40.61°N, 75.49°W

~103 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

232 km

144 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pennsylvania

City	Population	Rank in United States
Philadelphia	1,573,916	#6
Pittsburgh	304,391	#65
Erie	99,475	#328
Reading	87,879	#393
Scranton	77,118	#477
Bethlehem	74,892	#502
Bensalem	60,427	#678
Lancaster	59,339	#695

Cities near Allentown

Whitehall Township24,896 people · ~7 km away
Bethlehem74,892 people · ~10 km away
Easton26,915 people · ~24 km away
Limerick18,074 people · ~42 km away
Pottstown22,664 people · ~43 km away
Reading87,879 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Allentown?

Allentown has a population of 120,207 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #244 biggest city in United States.

What state is Allentown in?

Allentown is located in Pennsylvania, United States.

Is Allentown the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 232 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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