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The city of Allentown, situated in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, had a population of 125,845 in the 2020 census. Allentown is the third-largest city in Pennsylvania, behind Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, and is also the state's fastest-growing major metropolitan area. Allentown, which is the largest city in both Lehigh County and the Lehigh Valley, boasts 861,899 residents as of 2020 and ranks as the 68th most populous metropolitan area in the United States. Furthermore, Allentown is the county seat of Lehigh County, which was founded in 1762.

Allentown, one of the historical centers of industrialization, primarily relied on manufacturing for its economy. However, with the Rust Belt's decline in heavy industry from the 1980s, the city began transitioning towards a more service-oriented economy in the late 20th century. Allentown is home to major corporations such as Air Products and PPL Corporation, among others. As of 2007, Lehigh Valley Health Network, employing over 7,800 people in Allentown, was the city's biggest employer. Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, which is the primary facility of Lehigh Valley Health Network, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital, featuring 877 licensed beds and 46 operating rooms.