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Nebraska · 361 residents (2025 est.) · 0.372 sq mi
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Allen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,300. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468
+14%since 2000
from 411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.8
−18%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:361 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2673223774314861990201020202024Allen
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,464
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,046
+71%since 2000
from $15,264 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+19%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+39%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(33)
Diversity Score32.8%(153)
Diversity Score
33
+1254%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.2%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2012
from 36.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Nebraska?

Allen, Nebraska has about 468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Nebraska?

The typical household in Allen, Nebraska earns about $59,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen, Nebraska expensive?

In Allen, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $131,300, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Nebraska?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Allen, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen, Nebraska?

About 17.6% of people in Allen, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allen, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Allen, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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