Population 7,086 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kunkletown
Household size in Kunkletown
| Period | Kunkletown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Kunkletown run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.64 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 Kunkletown
| Period | Kunkletown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 40.7 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 41.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 42.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.2 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +1.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.2, Kunkletown 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 41.9 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 are older.
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 Kunkletown
| Period | Kunkletown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 11.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Kunkletown: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Kunkletown
Renters in Kunkletown
| Period | Kunkletown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 29.3% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 31.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 30.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Kunkletown is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.8 points, 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 Kunkletown
| Period | Kunkletown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 8.3% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.6% of the housing in Kunkletown, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Kunkletown
| Period | Kunkletown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1965 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1967 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1967 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1969 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Kunkletown are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Allentown area overall, where the median home dates to 1969. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 Kunkletown
| Period | Kunkletown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $929 | $928 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $945 | $1,020 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,025 | $1,170 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,500 | $1,504 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$571 | +$576 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Kunkletown costs $1,500 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $571 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the south.
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 Kunkletown
Bachelor's degrees in Kunkletown
| Period | Kunkletown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 26.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 26.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 29.5% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Kunkletown have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
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 Kunkletown
| Period | Kunkletown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 86.4% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 88.0% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 89.7% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 91.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Kunkletown is close to the national rate: 88.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Allentown area overall (91.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 Kunkletown
| Period | Kunkletown | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 9.4% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kunkletown has been low: just 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.2 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Kunkletown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunkletown | 2.51 | 50.2 | 6.6% | 12.6% | 17.6% | 1981 | $1,500 | 20.4% | 88.4% | 3.4% |
| Kresgeville | 2.92 | 44.9 | 7.2% | 10.6% | 14.2% | 1984 | $1,765 | 18.8% | 89.3% | 3.2% |
| Little Gap | 2.49 | 51.5 | 5.2% | 11.2% | 12.4% | 1981 | $1,541 | 21.8% | 92.0% | 3.9% |
| Gilbert | 2.30 | 55.0 | 8.3% | 15.1% | 10.8% | 1977 | $1,147 | 21.7% | 90.3% | 12.3% |
| Robin Hood Lakes | 2.40 | 44.7 | 4.8% | 12.8% | 31.7% | 1987 | $2,075 | 20.1% | 89.1% | 1.7% |
| Effort | 2.86 | 46.2 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 16.1% | 1987 | $1,566 | 24.6% | 93.0% | 5.5% |
| Brodheadsville | 3.03 | 45.8 | 3.0% | 6.6% | 6.4% | 1980 | $1,029 | 29.6% | 90.7% | 7.8% |
| Saylorsburg | 2.69 | 47.8 | 5.8% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 1986 | $1,308 | 28.7% | 90.8% | 7.9% |
| Indian Mountain Lake | 2.48 | 46.8 | 5.0% | 13.4% | 29.2% | 1989 | $1,148 | 20.6% | 85.1% | 3.1% |
| Albrightsville | 2.41 | 47.5 | 11.2% | 9.4% | 37.6% | 1991 | $1,229 | 26.1% | 90.2% | 6.2% |
| Walcksville | 2.42 | 48.8 | 9.2% | 4.9% | 23.1% | 1988 | $1,211 | 30.5% | 86.0% | 4.0% |
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 Kunkletown. 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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