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Allen

Kentucky · 150 residents · 0.179 sq mi
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Allen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,625. Population has fallen 31% since 1990, a loss of 68 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,000. The poverty rate of 37.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

150
−31%since 1990
from 218 in 1990
1990 – 2025
838 / sq mi
−31%since 1990
from 1,218 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+6%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1431641842042251990201020202024Allen
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,720
+61%since 1990
from $7,917 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.4%
+15.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$359
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
25.4% rent
1.9
−7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(142)
Black4.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.2%(17)
11
+393%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 20.4 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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How many people live in Allen, Kentucky?

Allen, Kentucky has about 150 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Allen, Kentucky?

The typical household in Allen, Kentucky earns about $20,625 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 $40,000, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Kentucky?

About 13.5% 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 37.4% 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 68 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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