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Allen

Kansas · 177 residents · 0.276 sq mi
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Allen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,389. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. Median home value is $40,900. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
−16%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
641 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1431952472983501990201020202024Allen
2024287
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,389
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,719
+37%since 2000
from $15,855 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,900
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−57.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(4)
Diversity Score14.4%(26)
Diversity Score
14
+305%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+198%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Kansas?

Allen, Kansas has about 177 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Kansas?

The typical household in Allen, Kansas earns about $31,389 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 $40,900, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Kansas?

About 22.8% 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 14.1% of people in Allen, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allen, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Allen, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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