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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Allen County

Kentucky · 17,800 residents · 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 $31,238. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $65,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,800
+22%since 1990
from 14,628 in 1990
1990 – 2025
52 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 43 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+2%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K16K18K20K22K1990201020202024Allen County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,238
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,915 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,506
+73%since 1990
from $8,361 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.3%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
79.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
21.0% rent
2.1
+6%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(14,460)
Black1%(139)
Hispanic / Latino0%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(431)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(17,293)
Black1.1%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(147)
Asian0.1%(20)
Diversity Score5%(887)
5
+69%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.5%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 51.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−20%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Allen County, Kentucky?

Allen County, Kentucky has about 17,800 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Allen County, Kentucky earns about $31,238 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 $65,100, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Allen County, Kentucky?

About 9.1% 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 17.3% 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 3,172 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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