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Allen

Michigan · 201 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 $44,063. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,900. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
201
−11%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,155 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+29%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1161632112583051990201020202024Allen
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,063
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,368
+50%since 2000
from $14,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score7.8%(16)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−56.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Michigan?

Allen, Michigan has about 201 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Michigan?

The typical household in Allen, Michigan earns about $44,063 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 $73,900, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Michigan?

About 13.6% 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 18.1% of people in Allen, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allen, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Allen, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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