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Allen

Nebraska · 377 residents · 0.372 sq mi
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Allen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,184. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
377
−8%since 2000
from 411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,013 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
−1%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2673223774314861990201020202024Allen
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,184
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,714
+23%since 2000
from $15,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(360)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(13)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(36)
Diversity Score
10
+299%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.1%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.2%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Nebraska?

Allen, Nebraska has about 377 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Nebraska?

The typical household in Allen, Nebraska earns about $41,184 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 $72,900, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Nebraska?

About 10.6% 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 5.1% 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 53 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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