Population 21,293 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Allen County
Household size in Allen County
| Period | Allen County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Allen County average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Kentucky overall, where it has 2.51 people. Household size has climbed from 2.48 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Allen County
| Period | Allen County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Allen County is 41.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Allen County
| Period | Allen County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Allen County (10.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Kentucky overall (11.9%). The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Allen County
Renters in Allen County
| Period | Allen County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Allen County own their homes; 25.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly six in ten owners (56.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Allen County
| Period | Allen County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.9% of the housing in Allen County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Allen County
| Period | Allen County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Allen County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Allen County
| Period | Allen County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $576 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $595 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $687 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $871 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$295 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Allen County costs $871 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $295 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Allen County
Bachelor's degrees in Allen County
| Period | Allen County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Allen County: 17.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Allen County
| Period | Allen County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.7% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.3% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Allen County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 12.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Allen County
| Period | Allen County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Allen County runs well above the national rate: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Allen County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County | 2.67 | 41.6 | 10.8% | 25.5% | 13.9% | 1989 | $871 | 17.6% | 86.7% | 7.8% |
| Simpson County | 2.50 | 39.4 | 11.3% | 33.3% | 8.2% | 1979 | $970 | 17.9% | 90.4% | 4.3% |
| Monroe County | 2.43 | 40.4 | 14.4% | 29.1% | 12.5% | 1979 | $709 | 17.8% | 86.3% | 3.7% |
| Logan County | 2.55 | 41.8 | 7.5% | 25.7% | 12.8% | 1978 | $798 | 16.5% | 86.5% | 5.6% |
| Cumberland County | 2.44 | 43.5 | 9.9% | 24.5% | 22.5% | 1986 | $525 | 20.1% | 82.4% | 3.5% |
| Todd County | 2.73 | 37.5 | 9.3% | 24.0% | 12.2% | 1985 | $834 | 17.8% | 81.6% | 3.7% |
| Clinton County | 2.37 | 41.6 | 9.5% | 28.9% | 19.0% | 1983 | $647 | 17.4% | 77.4% | 5.5% |
| Christian County | 2.80 | 33.0 | 14.3% | 50.0% | 14.6% | 1985 | $1,067 | 18.2% | 88.1% | 7.1% |
| Wayne County | 2.43 | 43.3 | 10.7% | 30.9% | 16.8% | 1982 | $736 | 14.6% | 81.1% | 5.3% |
| Trigg County | 2.41 | 44.0 | 7.3% | 23.1% | 18.8% | 1985 | $852 | 21.8% | 88.4% | 4.6% |
| McCreary County | 2.53 | 40.6 | 11.8% | 25.8% | 15.0% | 1987 | $584 | 10.5% | 78.6% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Allen County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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