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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Allen County

Kansas · 14,638 residents · 500.297 sq mi
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Allen County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,774. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,638
+2%vs 2000
vs 14,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,774
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,481 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,889
−37%vs 2000
vs $15,640 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$251
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $365 in 2000
US average: $450
75.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
24.9% rent
1.3
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(13,516)
Black1.6%(233)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(278)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(1,364)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(14,147)
Black1.8%(269)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(169)
Asian0.2%(35)
Other1.3%(187)
Diversity Score10.8%(1,583)
11
+14%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.2%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+58%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen County, Kansas?

Allen County, Kansas has about 14,638 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Allen County, Kansas?

The typical household in Allen County, Kansas earns about $20,774 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen County, Kansas expensive?

In Allen County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $27,500, and the typical rent is about $251 a month.

How educated are people in Allen County, Kansas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Allen County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen County, Kansas?

About 15.5% of people in Allen County, Kansas 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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