Allen County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,293 | — | #1,806 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,403 | -18.3% | #1,944 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,891 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $192,300 | -31.8% | #1,496 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $844 | -27.4% | #1,795 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | +6.8% | #1,632 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Allen County has a population of 21,293, making it the #1,806 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Allen County is $61,403, ranking #1,944 out of 3,222 counties — 18.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.5% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
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The median home value in Allen County is $192,300 (-31.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $844/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.
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92.4% of residents in Allen County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Allen County, Kentucky
Allen County, Kentucky has a total population of 21,293, making it the 1,806th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Allen County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Allen County is $61,403, which ranks #1,944 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Allen County is $192,300, 31.8% below the national median. Renters in Allen County pay a median gross rent of $844 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Allen County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.2 min.
Allen County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%).
All data for Allen County, Kentucky 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.