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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The 6th Ward of Allentown, Pennsylvania, has undergone a significant demographic transition from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, the ward was categorized as a White Plurality community with whites comprising 56% of the population and Hispanics at 35%. By 2022, it had become a Hispanic Majority community with a population of 6,307 and a median income of $43,805.
From 2014 to 2017, the community shifted to a Moderate Diversity category with a more balanced distribution between white and Hispanic residents. Between 2018 and 2021, it was classified as a Transitional Community, with the Hispanic population steadily increasing to 49% by 2021, while the white population declined to 38%. In 2022, the Hispanic population became the majority at 56%, while the white population further decreased to 34%.
The median income in the 6th Ward has shown volatility over the years. It generally increased from $36,498 in 2013 to $43,805 in 2022, with notable fluctuations. From 2013 to 2019, there was steady growth in median income from $36,498 to $48,786. In 2020, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a sharp decline to $46,873, followed by a significant rebound to $55,463 in 2021. However, 2022 saw an unexpected decline to $43,805.
The population has grown steadily from 5,001 in 2010 to 6,307 in 2022, suggesting the area's increasing attractiveness despite economic fluctuations.
The demographic shifts in the 6th Ward mirror broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions from white-majority to majority-minority status over the past decade. The growth of the Hispanic population in Allentown's 6th Ward is particularly notable and may reflect larger migration patterns in the Northeast.
The economic volatility, especially the recent decline in median income, could be part of a larger trend affecting similar urban neighborhoods nationwide. However, the overall population growth suggests that despite economic challenges, the 6th Ward remains an attractive location, possibly due to its urban amenities and cultural diversity.
The 6th Ward of Allentown has transformed from a White Plurality community to a Hispanic Majority area over the past decade, accompanied by population growth and economic fluctuations. This transition reflects broader national trends of increasing urban diversity and the complex interplay between demographic changes and economic conditions in American cities.