Population 5,060 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Allyn
Household size in Allyn
| Period | Allyn | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Allyn run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.35, 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 Allyn
| Period | Allyn | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.4 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.0 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.5 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Allyn skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Allyn
| Period | Allyn | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Allyn: 3.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 Allyn
Renters in Allyn
| Period | Allyn | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 5.6% of households in Allyn rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Allyn
| Period | Allyn | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.0% of the housing in Allyn, 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. Vacancy has fallen 9.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Allyn
| Period | Allyn | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Allyn has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Allyn
| Period | Allyn | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,122 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $959 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,132 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,300 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$178 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Allyn costs $1,300 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $178 a month since 2006–10, up 16%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Allyn
Bachelor's degrees in Allyn
| Period | Allyn | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Allyn (26.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 Allyn
| Period | Allyn | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Allyn: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 Allyn
| Period | Allyn | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Allyn is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Allyn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyn | 2.48 | 52.5 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 20.0% | 1995 | $1,300 | 26.6% | 97.4% | 5.3% |
| Vaughn | 2.58 | 46.8 | 7.2% | 3.1% | 7.3% | 1992 | $2,037 | 30.5% | 98.9% | 8.4% |
| Belfair | 2.73 | 43.8 | 10.1% | 17.9% | 13.6% | 1988 | $1,513 | 20.4% | 92.4% | 6.1% |
| Key Center | 2.43 | 52.0 | 2.1% | 12.3% | 20.3% | 1989 | $852 | 26.4% | 91.8% | 6.2% |
| Forest Beach | 2.29 | 57.3 | 5.7% | 39.3% | 37.4% | 1979 | $1,887 | 51.8% | 90.1% | 5.9% |
| Grapeview | 2.43 | 51.3 | 6.7% | 10.5% | 29.1% | 1989 | $1,128 | 24.5% | 92.6% | 6.8% |
| Tahuya | 2.80 | 50.3 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 40.0% | 1993 | $1,039 | 9.1% | 94.3% | 11.0% |
| Lakebay | 2.21 | 48.7 | 6.1% | 11.7% | 21.3% | 1986 | $1,557 | 23.1% | 96.9% | 4.3% |
| Burley | 3.34 | 43.1 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 1990 | $1,736 | 30.3% | 95.5% | 2.9% |
| Gig Harbor | 2.51 | 45.2 | 6.6% | 20.4% | 4.8% | 1993 | $2,177 | 46.9% | 96.9% | 4.7% |
| Navy Yard City | 2.46 | 46.1 | 24.8% | 25.6% | 2.5% | 1989 | $1,733 | 23.7% | 91.7% | 1.8% |
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 Allyn. 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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