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Allentown is a borough in Monmouth County, in the New York metro area.
The community was named after Nathan Allen, son-in-law of settler Robert Burnet
The latitude of Allentown is 40.177N. The longitude is -74.583W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 82 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 1,859.
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$71,193National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Allentown demographic reports
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17% of Allentown residents report German ancestry, and 19% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Allentown ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Allentown was $29,455, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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41% of Allentown residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Fall Harvest Festival - Oct. 13-14, 2007
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Historic districts in Allentown include Allentown Historic Distric ... View historic districts
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Median rent in Allentown, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $696. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,586.
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Monmouth County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Allentown political report.
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The average commute time for Allentown workers is 29 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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