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Allen

Kansas · 160 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 $37,917. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,300. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−24%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+18%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1431952472983501990201020202024Allen
2024287
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,621
+36%since 2000
from $15,855 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,300
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(9)
Asian1.9%(3)
Other9.3%(15)
Diversity Score35.8%(57)
Diversity Score
36
+904%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+127%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Kansas?

Allen, Kansas has about 160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Kansas?

The typical household in Allen, Kansas earns about $37,917 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 $48,300, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Kansas?

About 10.7% 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 23.6% 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 28 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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