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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Allen County

Kansas · 14,385 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 $31,481. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $43,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,385
−2%since 1990
from 14,638 in 1990
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+9%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,481
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,774 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,640
+58%since 1990
from $9,889 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$365
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251 in 1990
US average: $602
75.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
25.0% rent
1.4
+4%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(14,147)
Black1.8%(269)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(169)
Asian0.2%(35)
Diversity Score10.8%(1,583)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(13,516)
Black1.6%(233)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(278)
Asian0.3%(38)
Diversity Score9.5%(1,364)
9
−12%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−37%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 14,385 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Allen County, Kansas earns about $31,481 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 $43,400, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Allen County, Kansas?

About 15.2% 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 14.9% of people in Allen County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allen County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Allen County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 253 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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