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Allen

Kansas · 163 residents (2025 est.) · 0.276 sq mi
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Allen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,016. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $59,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
287
+36%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+11%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:163 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1431952472983501990201020202024Allen
2024287
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,016
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,305
+104%since 2000
from $15,855 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
−29%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,600
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.8%
−60.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−40%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(205)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(3)
Other2.4%(7)
Diversity Score8.5%(24)
Diversity Score
8
+138%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+197%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Kansas?

Allen, Kansas has about 287 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Kansas?

The typical household in Allen, Kansas earns about $59,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen, Kansas expensive?

In Allen, Kansas, the median home is worth about $59,600, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Kansas?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Allen, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen, Kansas?

About 8.0% of people in Allen, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allen, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Allen, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 99 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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