Allentown is a borough, located in western Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, bordering nearby Mercer County. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough’s population was 1,734, a decrease of 94 (−5.1%) from the 2010 census count of 1,828, which in turn reflected a decline of 54 (−2.9%) from the 1,882 counted in the 2000 census. The borough is nestled within central New Jersey, and is roughly equidistant between New York City and Philadelphia.
| Name: | Allentown borough |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 21 |
| LSAD Description: | borough (suffix) |
| State: | New Jersey |
| County: | Monmouth County |
| Incorporated: | January 29, 1889 |
| Elevation: | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Total Area: | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km²) |
| Land Area: | 0.60 sq mi (1.54 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km²) 4.03% |
| Total Population: | 1,734 |
| Population Density: | 2,908.5/sq mi (1,123.0/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 08501 |
| FIPS code: | 3400760 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 0885137 |
| Website: | www.allentownboronj.com |
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History
Allentown was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 29, 1889, from portions of Upper Freehold Township, based on the results of a referendum held that day. The borough was named for settler Robert Burnet’s son-in-law, Nathan Allen or for William Allen, who served as Chief Justice of the Province of Pennsylvania.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.61 km), including 0.60 square miles (1.54 km) of land and 0.03 square miles (0.06 km) of water (4.03%).
Allentown borders the municipalities of Upper Freehold Township in Monmouth County and Robbinsville Township in Mercer County.
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