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Allen

Kentucky · 182 residents · 0.179 sq mi
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Population has grown 21% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182
+21%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,017 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
−3%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1431641842042251990201020202024Allen
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,727
+16%since 2000
from $12,720 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food18.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$829
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
33.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(5)
Diversity Score9%(16)
Diversity Score
9
−19%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+31.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−5%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.6%
+35.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Kentucky?

Allen, Kentucky has about 182 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Allen, Kentucky expensive?

In Allen, Kentucky, the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Kentucky?

About 8.4% 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 33.1% 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 36 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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