Allentown

The City in Brief

Founded: 1762 (incorporated, 1867)

Head Official: Mayor Roy Afflerbach (D) (since 2002)

City Population

1980: 103,758

1990: 105,301

2000: 106,632

Percent change, 1990–2000: 1%

U.S. rank in 1980: 155th

U.S. rank in 1990: 184th

U.S. rank in 2000: 240th (State rank: 3rd)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 635,481

1990: 595,081

2000: 637,958

Percent change, 1990–2000: 7.5%

U.S. rank in 1980: 54th

U.S. rank in 1990: 64th

U.S. rank in 2000: 65th

Area: 17.4 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 387 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 49° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 45.6 inches of rain; 32.4 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, services, retail trade

Unemployment Rate: 4.4% (April 2005)

Per Capita Income: $16,282 (1999)

2004 ACCRA Average Home Price: Not reported

2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 5,944

Major Colleges and Universities: Cedar Crest College, Muhlenberg College

Daily Newspaper: The Morning Call