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Allen County

Kentucky · 20,588 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 $44,180. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 17% 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 $123,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,588
+16%since 2000
from 17,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+13%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202421K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,180
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,238 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,299
+61%since 2000
from $14,506 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+34%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(17,293)
Black1.1%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(147)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(887)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(18,987)
Black1%(204)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(574)
Asian0.2%(48)
Other2.2%(460)
Diversity Score15.2%(3,125)
Segregation Score30.1%(6,207)
Diversity Score
15
+205%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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ALLEN COUNTY VS
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Home value$229,400+86%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen County, Kentucky?

Allen County, Kentucky has about 20,588 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allen County, Kentucky earns about $44,180 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 $123,300, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Allen County, Kentucky?

About 17.3% 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 17.9% 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 5,960 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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