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Kentucky · 168 residents (2025 est.) · 0.179 sq mi
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Allen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,500. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
+5%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
22.3
−44%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:168 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1431641842042251990201020202024Allen
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,206
+75%since 2000
from $12,720 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−2%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance23.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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
$77,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
89
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(142)
Black4.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.9%(3)
Other5.7%(9)
Diversity Score17.9%(28)
Diversity Score
18
+60%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+29.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% 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
25.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+26.4 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.4%
+31.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% 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, Kentucky?

Allen, Kentucky has about 157 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Kentucky?

The typical household in Allen, Kentucky earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen, Kentucky expensive?

In Allen, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Kentucky?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Allen, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen, Kentucky?

About 23.1% of people in Allen, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allen, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Allen, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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