Population 11,595 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hellertown
Household size in Hellertown
| Period | Hellertown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Hellertown has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.48, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hellertown
| Period | Hellertown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 40.7 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 41.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 42.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.5, Hellertown is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hellertown
| Period | Hellertown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 11.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Hellertown than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.7 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hellertown
Renters in Hellertown
| Period | Hellertown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 29.3% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 31.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 30.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hellertown is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (34.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hellertown
| Period | Hellertown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 8.3% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Hellertown: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Allentown area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hellertown
| Period | Hellertown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1965 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1967 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1967 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1969 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Hellertown is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hellertown
| Period | Hellertown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $883 | $928 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,026 | $1,020 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,098 | $1,170 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,477 | $1,504 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$594 | +$576 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hellertown costs $1,477 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $594 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hellertown
Bachelor's degrees in Hellertown
| Period | Hellertown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 26.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 26.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 29.5% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Hellertown as nationally: 36.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Allentown area as a whole (33.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.5 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hellertown
| Period | Hellertown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 86.4% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 88.0% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 89.7% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 91.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hellertown: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hellertown
| Period | Hellertown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 9.4% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hellertown is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hellertown compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellertown | 2.55 | 46.5 | 9.0% | 21.7% | 6.3% | 1964 | $1,477 | 36.6% | 94.5% | 5.3% |
| Freemansburg | 2.38 | 39.5 | 13.3% | 43.9% | 5.9% | 1994 | $1,986 | 19.4% | 88.5% | 4.3% |
| Fountain Hill | 2.51 | 41.3 | 15.7% | 41.9% | 6.9% | 1944 | $1,414 | 30.3% | 88.8% | 8.4% |
| Bethlehem | 2.46 | 41.2 | 10.0% | 38.5% | 4.9% | 1967 | $1,620 | 38.9% | 91.6% | 5.8% |
| Durham | 2.34 | 58.0 | 7.4% | 8.7% | 5.1% | 1957 | $1,175 | 47.2% | 93.4% | 0.0% |
| Riegelsville | 2.45 | 52.2 | 10.3% | 15.7% | 5.9% | 1960 | $1,252 | 44.7% | 95.5% | 1.1% |
| Center Valley | 2.80 | 40.6 | 7.2% | 10.5% | 5.0% | 1990 | $1,738 | 56.5% | 98.6% | 3.1% |
| Coopersburg | 2.57 | 47.3 | 6.3% | 11.8% | 3.8% | 1976 | $1,769 | 43.4% | 95.2% | 1.9% |
| Kintnersville | 2.46 | 52.4 | 5.7% | 14.8% | 10.4% | 1969 | $1,034 | 42.6% | 96.1% | 0.3% |
| Richlandtown | 2.52 | 42.1 | 13.8% | 26.7% | 5.6% | 1977 | $1,555 | 31.0% | 95.2% | 6.8% |
| Glendon | 2.63 | 48.5 | 10.2% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 1973 | $1,367 | 35.2% | 94.8% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hellertown. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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