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Allen

Nebraska · 355 residents · 0.372 sq mi
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Allen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
355
−14%since 2000
from 411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
954 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+5%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2673223774314861990201020202024Allen
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,636
+61%since 2000
from $15,264 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(309)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(4)
Diversity Score26.4%(94)
Diversity Score
26
+992%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Nebraska?

Allen, Nebraska has about 355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Nebraska?

The typical household in Allen, Nebraska earns about $43,750 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 $80,000, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Nebraska?

About 12.7% 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 12.6% 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 31 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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