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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Allen

Kansas · 211 residents · 0.276 sq mi
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The short version

Allen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $55,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
+12%since 1990
from 188 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.5
+5%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1431952472983501990201020202024Allen
2024287
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.1%(15)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.6%(16)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149%(19)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 1910.9%(23)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 241.9%(4)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.9%(23)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.5%(37)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.3%(28)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.6%(16)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749%(19)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.7%(10)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.5%(1)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,855
+61%since 1990
from $9,836 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.0%
−20.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+105%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$267
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
14.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Allen on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian2.7%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(205)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Asian origin
Ancestry
Irish14.6%(42)
Swedish14.3%(41)
English10.1%(29)
German6.3%(18)
Scottish4.2%(12)
American3.8%(11)
Norwegian0.7%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.6%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−59%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.3%(20)
Married57%(45)
Widowed3.8%(3)
Divorced13.9%(11)
Women 15+
Never married12.9%(9)
Married64.3%(45)
Widowed11.4%(8)
Divorced11.4%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Kansas?

Allen, Kansas has about 211 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Allen, Kansas?

The typical household in Allen, Kansas earns about $32,500 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Kansas?

About 20.7% 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 23 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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