Geography of Allentown, Pennsylvania

According to the United States Census Bureau, Allentown has a total land area of 17.8 square miles and a water area of 0.2 square miles. Jordan Creek and its tributary, Little Lehigh Creek, which join within the city limits and empty into the Lehigh River, are examples of bodies of water. In addition to Lake Muhlenberg in Cedar Creek Parkway and a pond in Trexler Park, Allentown also contains Lake Muhlenberg in Cedar Creek Parkway and a pond in Trexler Park.

Population

The current metro area population of Allentown in 2023 is 785,000, a 1.03% increase from 2022. The metro area population of Allentown in 2022 was 777,000, a 0.91% increase from 2021. The metro area population of Allentown in 2021 was 770,000, a 0.92% increase from 2020.