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CITY · 2020 ACS

Allen

Maryland · 199 residents · 0.433 sq mi
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Allen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,816. Population has fallen 56% since 2019, a loss of 254 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
−56%since 2019
from 453 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
47.8
−15%since 2019
from 56.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5127250372494201020202024Allen
202455
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.5%(19)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.5%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(10)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349%(18)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.5%(17)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.1%(30)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.1%(26)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.1%(32)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.5%(17)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,816
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$36,898
+18%since 2019
from $31,201 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food32.8%
US avg: 2%
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,800
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
94.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
5.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
2010 – 2023
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(453)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(169)
Black8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English77.8%(326)
Irish22.7%(95)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
78.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 63.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
78.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Female
51.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(20)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(35)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Maryland?

Allen, Maryland has about 199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Maryland?

The typical household in Allen, Maryland earns about $113,816 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen, Maryland expensive?

In Allen, Maryland, the median home is worth about $184,800.

How educated are people in Allen, Maryland?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Allen, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen, Maryland?

About 0.0% of people in Allen, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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