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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Allen Park

Michigan · 29,376 residents · 6.995 sq mi
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Allen Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,992. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $118,900. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,376
−6%since 1990
from 31,092 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,200 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 4,445 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+6%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,992
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,925 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,980
+47%since 1990
from $17,013 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$118,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$595
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $492 in 1990
US average: $602
87.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
12.1% rent
2.3
+37%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(30,533)
Black0.4%(136)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(955)
Asian0.6%(195)
Diversity Score11.4%(3,547)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(27,174)
Black0.7%(211)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,389)
Asian0.8%(232)
Diversity Score15%(4,403)
15
+31%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.3%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−24%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen Park, Michigan?

Allen Park, Michigan has about 29,376 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Allen Park, Michigan earns about $51,992 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 $118,900, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Allen Park, Michigan?

About 19.7% 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 3.2% of people in Allen Park, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allen Park, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Allen Park, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,716 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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