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Allen

Michigan · 191 residents · 0.174 sq mi
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Allen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,200. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
−15%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,098 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+22%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1161632112583051990201020202024Allen
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,375
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,617
+94%since 2000
from $14,251 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+66%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(2)
Other3.2%(6)
Diversity Score10%(19)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Michigan?

Allen, Michigan has about 191 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Michigan?

The typical household in Allen, Michigan earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen, Michigan expensive?

In Allen, Michigan, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Michigan?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Allen, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen, Michigan?

About 12.7% of people in Allen, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allen, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Allen, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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