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Allen County

Kentucky · 22,536 residents (2025 est.) · 343.724 sq mi
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Allen County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,403. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $192,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,293
+20%since 2000
from 17,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+13%since 2009
from 55 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+12%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:22,536 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K18K20K22K1990201020202024Allen County
202421K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(1,251)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(1,591)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(1,264)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(1,187)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(1,188)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.8%(2,736)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(2,463)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(2,786)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(3,020)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.7%(2,280)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(1,213)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(314)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,403
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,238 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,852
+113%since 2000
from $14,506 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+4%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Allen County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(17,293)
Black1.1%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(147)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(19,733)
Black0.4%(84)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(620)
Asian0%(3)
Other4%(853)
Diversity Score
17
+98%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
13
−58%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(438)
Cuban0.3%(61)
Colombian0.2%(45)
Puerto Rican0.1%(15)
Dominican0.1%(13)
Asian origin
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American18.5%(3,946)
English14.8%(3,156)
Irish9.7%(2,073)
German8.2%(1,750)
Swiss1.4%(306)
Scottish1.4%(303)
Polish1.4%(297)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(285)
Italian1.3%(273)
Russian1.2%(265)
French1.2%(252)
Norwegian0.9%(201)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.4%(82)
Hungarian0.3%(58)
Dutch0.3%(54)
Swedish0.2%(42)
West Indian0.2%(33)
British0.1%(24)
Danish0.1%(22)
Czech0.1%(19)
Iranian0%(10)
Latvian0%(10)
Slovak0%(10)
Greek0%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2017
from 61.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.3%(2,322)
Married55.6%(4,734)
Widowed2.3%(197)
Divorced14.9%(1,265)
Women 15+
Never married20.7%(1,797)
Married52.7%(4,566)
Widowed13.4%(1,165)
Divorced13.2%(1,141)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen County, Kentucky?

Allen County, Kentucky has about 21,293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allen County, Kentucky earns about $61,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen County, Kentucky expensive?

In Allen County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $192,300, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Allen County, Kentucky?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Allen County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen County, Kentucky?

About 13.5% of people in Allen County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allen County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Allen County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,665 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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