Population 27,925 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Allen Park
Household size in Allen Park
| Period | Allen Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Allen Park are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.50 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Park
| Period | Allen Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Allen Park is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 Park
| Period | Allen Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Allen Park (10.7%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Park
Renters in Allen Park
| Period | Allen Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.7% of households in Allen Park rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 42.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 Park
| Period | Allen Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Allen Park than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Park
| Period | Allen Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Allen Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only 25 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 Park
| Period | Allen Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $882 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,071 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $991 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,239 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$357 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Allen Park costs $1,239 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $357 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Park
Bachelor's degrees in Allen Park
| Period | Allen Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Allen Park than nationally: 31.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.7 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 Park
| Period | Allen Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Allen Park is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 Park
| Period | Allen Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Allen Park is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Detroit area overall (6.7%). Unemployment is down 6.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Park compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park | 2.40 | 42.6 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 1955 | $1,239 | 31.7% | 93.2% | 5.0% |
| Lincoln Park | 2.74 | 35.8 | 16.6% | 31.1% | 6.1% | 1954 | $1,175 | 10.9% | 80.2% | 8.3% |
| Melvindale | 3.24 | 29.7 | 11.1% | 39.2% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,098 | 14.7% | 70.8% | 5.7% |
| Taylor | 2.50 | 38.7 | 17.7% | 33.3% | 6.4% | 1966 | $1,235 | 15.3% | 86.2% | 7.7% |
| Ecorse | 2.53 | 38.6 | 19.1% | 37.8% | 11.0% | 1953 | $846 | 9.0% | 71.4% | 8.2% |
| Southgate | 2.39 | 41.0 | 11.8% | 32.8% | 6.9% | 1967 | $1,294 | 21.7% | 88.4% | 4.4% |
| Wyandotte | 2.29 | 40.8 | 12.8% | 26.3% | 7.8% | 1949 | $1,078 | 23.0% | 92.4% | 3.3% |
| River Rouge | 2.57 | 35.3 | 14.8% | 42.7% | 12.9% | 1947 | $887 | 7.0% | 78.4% | 11.6% |
| Dearborn | 3.13 | 34.3 | 7.9% | 31.6% | 8.4% | 1951 | $1,394 | 33.3% | 82.7% | 6.7% |
| Riverview | 2.41 | 40.4 | 9.5% | 32.9% | 8.1% | 1971 | $1,302 | 20.5% | 91.3% | 3.1% |
| Dearborn Heights | 2.82 | 35.4 | 10.4% | 29.5% | 7.3% | 1959 | $1,396 | 24.3% | 89.0% | 7.8% |
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 Park. 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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