Allen County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,483 | — | #2,319 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,689 | -19.2% | #2,022 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,739 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $107,600 | -61.8% | #2,883 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $720 | -38.1% | #2,638 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | -21.3% | #777 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Allen County has a population of 12,483, making it the #2,319 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Allen County is $60,689, ranking #2,022 out of 3,222 counties — 19.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 7.9%.
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The median home value in Allen County is $107,600 (-61.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $720/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.4%.
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90.5% of residents in Allen County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% below the national rate.
About Allen County, Kansas
Allen County, Kansas has a total population of 12,483, making it the 2,319th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Allen County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Allen County is $60,689, which ranks #2,022 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9%.
The median home value in Allen County is $107,600, 61.8% below the national median. Renters in Allen County pay a median gross rent of $720 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Allen County, 22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.2 min.
Allen County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Allen County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.