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Allen County

Kansas · 12,526 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 $47,983. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
12,526
−13%since 2000
from 14,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+8%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,983
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,481 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,493
+50%since 2000
from $15,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+21%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(10,991)
Black1.4%(173)
Hispanic / Latino4%(502)
Asian0.5%(67)
Other4.8%(606)
Diversity Score25.3%(3,167)
Segregation Score12.5%(1,568)
Diversity Score
25
+167%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen County, Kansas?

Allen County, Kansas has about 12,526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allen County, Kansas earns about $47,983 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 $80,300, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Allen County, Kansas?

About 18.2% 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 15.4% 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 2,112 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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