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Allen Park

Michigan · 28,638 residents · 6.995 sq mi
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Allen Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,331. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $133,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,638
−3%since 2000
from 29,376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,094 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+1%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,331
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,992 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,167
+45%since 2000
from $24,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,016
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−16%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(22,343)
Black3.9%(1,118)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(3,482)
Asian1.2%(348)
Other3.5%(1,000)
Diversity Score44.8%(12,822)
Diversity Score
45
+199%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen Park, Michigan?

Allen Park, Michigan has about 28,638 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allen Park, Michigan earns about $69,331 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 $133,600, and the typical rent is about $1,016 a month.

How educated are people in Allen Park, Michigan?

About 28.5% 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 8.3% 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 2,454 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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