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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Allen Park

Michigan · 31,092 residents · 6.995 sq mi
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Allen Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,925. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $66,600. With a median age of 38.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

31,092
+6%vs 2000
vs 29,376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,445 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 4,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 41.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,925
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,992 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,013
−32%vs 2000
vs $24,980 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$66,600
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $118,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$492
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $595 in 2000
US average: $450
87.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.9% in 2000
12.8% rent
1.7
−27%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(27,174)
Black0.7%(211)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,389)
Asian0.8%(232)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(4,403)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(30,533)
Black0.4%(136)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(955)
Asian0.6%(195)
Other0.7%(228)
Diversity Score11.4%(3,547)
11
−24%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.7%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Allen Park, Michigan?

Allen Park, Michigan has about 31,092 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Allen Park, Michigan?

The typical household in Allen Park, Michigan earns about $39,925 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen Park, Michigan expensive?

In Allen Park, Michigan, the median home is worth about $66,600, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Allen Park, Michigan?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Allen Park, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen Park, Michigan?

About 3.3% of people in Allen Park, Michigan 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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