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Allyn

Washington · 2,404 residents · 1.60 sq mi
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Allyn is home to 2,404 people in Washington. At a median age of 58.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 95% of the housing stock. Few US cities rank higher on income. The average commute runs 40 minutes. The poverty rate is 1.4%, under the national 12.5%.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $97,716, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place

What stands out about Allyn

Among the 7 cities and towns in the Shelton area

  • 2nd in household income$97,716
  • 4th in share with a bachelor's degree29.2%
  • 1st in home value$545,100
  • 4th in diversity score41.4

Its weight in Mason County

Allyn's population equals 3.5% of Mason County's. Its number of residents living in poverty equals 0.4% of the county's. Its number of people who work from home equals 1.0% of the county's.

Section 01

Population & growth

2,404
−9%since 2023
from 2,656 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,505 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 1,663 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
58.4
+3%since 2023
from 56.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.60 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K201020202024Allyn
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(140)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.5%(83)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.4%(58)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191%(25)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(68)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.7%(138)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.4%(250)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.7%(233)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420%(482)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7422.8%(549)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.5%(300)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.2%(78)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$97,716
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $107,823 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$54,678
+9%since 2023
from $50,131 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.319
−3%since 2023
from 0.330 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$545,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $527,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
95.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 99.2% in 2023
4.8% rent
15.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.26 people
−7%since 2023
from 2.44 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
27.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
60.8%
+60.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.6
+14%since 2023
from 4.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(2,379)
Black0.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(109)
Asian1.7%(46)
Other3.8%(100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,944)
Black4.2%(102)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(63)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other11%(265)
41
+71%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(48)
Spaniard0.6%(15)
Asian origin
Filipino1.2%(30)
Japanese0.5%(13)
Ancestry
Irish28.8%(692)
English15.6%(376)
German10.5%(252)
Norwegian6.4%(153)
Italian5.2%(124)
Scottish4.8%(116)
Swedish3.5%(83)
Scotch-Irish2.5%(59)
American2.2%(52)
French1.5%(37)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.5%(11)
Welsh0.4%(10)
Austrian0.4%(9)
Hungarian0.4%(9)
Nigerian0.4%(9)
Iranian0.1%(3)
Section 05

Education

29.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.2 min
+2%since 2023
from 39.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
72.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
17.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
42.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
63.9%
US average: 74.6%
16.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
52.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
50.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
7.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
27.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.8%
US average: 95.5%
95.4%
US average: 87.7%
93.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married10.3%(107)
Married70.9%(738)
Widowed6.7%(70)
Divorced12.1%(126)
Women 15+
Never married8.7%(94)
Married68.6%(742)
Widowed1.8%(19)
Divorced21%(227)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
60.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
21.7%
US average: 13.8%
40.3%
US average: 18.4%
7.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
9.1%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
82.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
50.4%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)22.9%(133)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)23.6%(137)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era41.6%(241)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War9.3%(54)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 580 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Allyn, decade by decade

Allyn population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
20101,963$78,429$459,04829.1%18.1
20202,194$102,455$491,48225.3%31.1
20242,404$97,716$545,10029.2%41.4

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allyn, Washington?

Allyn, Washington has about 2,404 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allyn, Washington?

The typical household in Allyn, Washington earns about $97,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allyn, Washington expensive?

In Allyn, Washington, the median home is worth about $545,100.

How educated are people in Allyn, Washington?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Allyn, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allyn, Washington?

About 1.4% of people in Allyn, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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