Allen County, IN

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Allen County Overview

385,456
TOTAL POPULATION
189,922
MALE POPULATION
195,534
FEMALE POPULATION
97.13
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,389
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,222
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,748
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
199,694
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Allen County Area Codes

Race in Allen County

The most populous races in Allen County are White / Caucasian (286,707 | 74.4%), Black / African American (43,301 | 11.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (30,851 | 8.0%).
Race in Allen County
Race# Population% Population
Asian18,2144.7%
Black / African American43,30111.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1790.1%
Hispanic or Latino30,8518.0%
Native / Alaskan7980.2%
White / Caucasian286,70774.4%
Two or more Races24,4486.3%
Some other Race11,8093.1%
Total385,456100.0%

Ancestry in Allen County

The most populous ancestries reported in Allen County are German (98,576 | 25.6%), Irish (36,281 | 9.4%), English (34,491 | 8.9%), Mexican (22,741 | 5.9%), and American (21,659 | 5.6%), together accounting for 55.4% of all Allen County residents.
Ancestry in Allen County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan150.0%
African1,6390.4%
Alaska Native60.0%
Albanian560.0%
Alsatian80.0%
American21,6595.6%
Apache940.0%
Arab1,3760.4%
Argentinean890.0%
Armenian230.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac150.0%
Australian910.0%
Austrian4350.1%
Bahamian130.0%
Bangladeshi170.0%
Barbadian90.0%
Basque170.0%
Belgian4770.1%
Belizean270.0%
Bhutanese4070.1%
Blackfeet1770.1%
Bolivian290.0%
Brazilian660.0%
British1,7650.5%
British West Indian320.0%
Bulgarian1470.0%
Burmese1,5260.4%
Cajun120.0%
Canadian4050.1%
Carpatho Rusyn660.0%
Celtic500.0%
Central American3,4260.9%
Central American Indian1670.0%
Cherokee9660.3%
Cheyenne40.0%
Chickasaw260.0%
Chippewa680.0%
Choctaw1330.0%
Colombian4020.1%
Comanche400.0%
Costa Rican130.0%
Croatian5470.1%
Cuban1820.1%
Czech6940.2%
Czechoslovakian930.0%
Danish5740.2%
Dominican670.0%
Dutch4,2381.1%
Dutch West Indian170.0%
Eastern European6750.2%
Ecuadorian930.0%
English34,4918.9%
Ethiopian4770.1%
European9,3092.4%
Filipino1040.0%
Finnish6060.2%
French10,9922.9%
French American Indian230.0%
French Canadian7540.2%
German98,57625.6%
German Russian2140.1%
Ghanaian2020.1%
Greek1,2470.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro560.0%
Guatemalan1,9730.5%
Haitian1090.0%
Honduran2600.1%
Hungarian1,7970.5%
Icelander90.0%
Indian (Asian)1,4750.4%
Indonesian9,0392.4%
Iranian3080.1%
Iraqi570.0%
Irish36,2819.4%
Iroquois330.0%
Israeli450.0%
Italian8,6032.2%
Jamaican1850.1%
Japanese490.0%
Jordanian400.0%
Kenyan3860.1%
Korean2,1390.5%
Laotian170.0%
Latvian660.0%
Lebanese3210.1%
Liberian400.0%
Lithuanian2360.1%
Lumbee100.0%
Luxembourger240.0%
Macedonian6990.2%
Malaysian3280.1%
Maltese70.0%
Mexican22,7415.9%
Mexican American Indian2530.1%
Mongolian3030.1%
Moroccan1620.0%
Native Hawaiian1380.0%
Navajo200.0%
Nicaraguan730.0%
Nigerian3230.1%
Northern European6820.2%
Norwegian2,1300.5%
Okinawan50.0%
Osage20.0%
Ottawa430.0%
Pakistani3660.1%
Palestinian1000.0%
Panamanian3330.1%
Pennsylvania German5240.1%
Peruvian1040.0%
Pima100.0%
Polish8,2562.1%
Portuguese2860.1%
Puerto Rican1,9700.5%
Puget Sound Salish90.0%
Romanian5040.1%
Russian7120.2%
Salvadoran7740.2%
Samoan220.0%
Scandinavian8650.2%
Scotch-Irish2,2860.6%
Scottish6,4541.7%
Serbian2600.1%
Sioux930.0%
Slavic410.0%
Slovak4680.1%
Slovene1680.0%
Somali1340.0%
South African570.0%
South American7910.2%
South American Indian280.0%
Spaniard1740.1%
Spanish2380.1%
Sri Lankan1,6030.4%
Subsaharan African3,8981.0%
Sudanese4120.1%
Swedish3,9491.0%
Swiss3,6931.0%
Syrian3510.1%
Thai2,2640.6%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian540.0%
Turkish150.0%
Ukrainian5600.2%
Venezuelan740.0%
Vietnamese1130.0%
Welsh2,5350.7%
West Indian1200.0%
Yaqui60.0%
Yugoslavian6020.2%
Zimbabwean100.0%
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Immigrants in Allen County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Allen County came from Asia (13,944 | 3.6%), South Eastern Asia (10,244 | 2.7%), Latin America (9,592 | 2.5%), Central America (8,466 | 2.2%), and Mexico (5,925 | 1.5%), together accounting for 12.5% of all Allen County residents.
Immigrants in Allen County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2,1940.6%
Albania430.0%
Argentina620.0%
Asia13,9443.6%
Australia940.0%
Bahamas340.0%
Bangladesh350.0%
Barbados1190.0%
Belarus200.0%
Belgium110.0%
Bolivia370.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina4000.1%
Brazil1100.0%
Bulgaria580.0%
Cameroon50.0%
Canada7820.2%
Caribbean4830.1%
Central America8,4662.2%
China8430.2%
Colombia2650.1%
Congo1400.0%
Croatia210.0%
Cuba530.0%
Czechoslovakia260.0%
Denmark60.0%
Dominican Republic180.0%
Eastern Africa9620.3%
Eastern Asia1,6930.4%
Eastern Europe1,3100.3%
Ecuador960.0%
El Salvador7690.2%
England930.0%
Ethiopia2460.1%
Europe2,2460.6%
France440.0%
Germany3430.1%
Ghana1990.1%
Greece1060.0%
Grenada320.0%
Guatemala1,4990.4%
Guyana150.0%
Haiti1150.0%
Honduras1830.1%
Hong Kong160.0%
Hungary810.0%
India1,0980.3%
Indonesia490.0%
Iran70.0%
Iraq420.0%
Ireland580.0%
Israel110.0%
Italy960.0%
Jamaica410.0%
Japan1540.0%
Jordan150.0%
Kazakhstan20.0%
Kenya3590.1%
Korea6960.2%
Kuwait290.0%
Laos1320.0%
Latin America9,5922.5%
Latvia370.0%
Lebanon490.0%
Liberia590.0%
Malaysia4150.1%
Mexico5,9251.5%
Middle Africa2990.1%
Morocco960.0%
Nepal1360.0%
Nicaragua610.0%
Nigeria2070.1%
Northern Africa3160.1%
Northern Europe2780.1%
Norway100.0%
Oceania940.0%
Pakistan1620.0%
Panama290.0%
Peru300.0%
Philippines1,2340.3%
Poland420.0%
Romania610.0%
Russia1830.1%
Saudi Arabia1060.0%
Scotland700.0%
Serbia1140.0%
Somalia1340.0%
South Africa1370.0%
South America6430.2%
South Central Asia1,4420.4%
South Eastern Asia10,2442.7%
Southern Europe2440.1%
Spain420.0%
Sri Lanka20.0%
Sudan1950.1%
Switzerland160.0%
Syria1070.0%
Taiwan2070.1%
Thailand2,9530.8%
Trinidad and Tobago710.0%
Uganda130.0%
Ukraine1700.0%
Venezuela280.0%
Vietnam1,0070.3%
Western Africa4800.1%
Western Asia4580.1%
Western Europe4140.1%
Yemen800.0%
Zaire820.0%
Zimbabwe100.0%
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Sex and Age in Allen County

Sex and Age in Allen County

The most populous age groups in Allen County are 10 to 14 Years (14,861 | 7.8%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (13,951 | 7.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Allen County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,518 (7.1%)12,760 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years13,249 (7.0%)13,512 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Years14,861 (7.8%)13,233 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years13,583 (7.1%)13,053 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years12,938 (6.8%)12,943 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years13,849 (7.3%)13,951 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years12,883 (6.8%)13,105 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years12,292 (6.5%)12,164 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years11,769 (6.2%)12,116 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years11,419 (6.0%)11,330 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years11,392 (6.0%)11,289 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years11,933 (6.3%)11,911 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years10,620 (5.6%)11,613 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years9,281 (4.9%)9,977 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years7,109 (3.7%)8,602 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years4,037 (2.1%)6,448 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years2,442 (1.3%)3,239 (1.7%)
85 Years and over2,747 (1.5%)4,288 (2.2%)
Total189,922 (100.0%)195,534 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Allen County

Median Family Size in Allen County

The median family size in Allen County is 3.15 persons per family, with married-couple families (70,795 | 73.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7,356 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.70 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Allen County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple70,795 (73.6%)3.19
Single Male/Father7,356 (7.6%)2.70
Single Female/Mother18,029 (18.8%)3.15
Total Families96,180 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Allen County

The median household size in Allen County is 2.50 persons per household, with single female/mother households (18,029 | 11.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.37 persons per household. non-family households (55,697 | 36.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Allen County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple70,795 (46.6%)3.21
Single Male/Father7,356 (4.8%)3.16
Single Female/Mother18,029 (11.9%)3.37
Non-family55,697 (36.7%)1.23
Total Households151,877 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Allen County

Out of a total of 151,877 households in Allen County, 96,180 (63.3%) are family households, while 55,697 (36.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 42,058, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45,167.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Allen County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-45,167 (29.7%)
2-Person Households42,058 (27.7%)9,313 (6.1%)
3-Person Households20,230 (13.3%)764 (0.5%)
4-Person Households17,477 (11.5%)393 (0.3%)
5-Person Households9,590 (6.3%)49 (0.0%)
6-Person Households4,244 (2.8%)7 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2,581 (1.7%)4 (0.0%)
Total96,180 (63.3%)55,697 (36.7%)

Female Fertility in Allen County

Fertility by Age in Allen County

Average fertility rate in Allen County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 110.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Allen County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years195 (3.5%)15.0
20 to 34 years4,410 (79.3%)110.0
35 to 50 years957 (17.2%)25.0
Total5,562 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Allen County

67.3% of women with births (5,562) in Allen County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 94.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 23.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Allen County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years11 (5.6%)184 (94.4%)
20 to 34 years3,003 (68.1%)1,407 (31.9%)
35 to 50 years728 (76.1%)229 (23.9%)
Total3,743 (67.3%)1,819 (32.7%)

Fertility by Education in Allen County

Average fertility rate in Allen County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 76.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 28.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Allen County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School598 (10.7%)37.0
High School Diploma1,562 (28.1%)76.0
College or Associate's Degree1,594 (28.7%)57.0
Bachelor's Degree1,365 (24.5%)72.0
Graduate Degree443 (8.0%)60.0
Total5,562 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Allen County

32.7% of women with births in Allen County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 51.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Allen County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School303 (50.7%)295 (49.3%)
High School Diploma753 (48.2%)809 (51.8%)
College or Associate's Degree972 (61.0%)622 (39.0%)
Bachelor's Degree1,287 (94.3%)78 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree427 (96.4%)16 (3.6%)
Total3,743 (67.3%)1,819 (32.7%)

Income in Allen County

Income Overview in Allen County

Per Capita Income in Allen County is $35,389, while median incomes of families and households are $83,250 and $66,222 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income385,456$35,389
Median Family Income96,180$83,250
Mean Family Income96,180$104,673
Median Household Income151,877$66,222
Mean Household Income151,877$88,623
Income Deficit96,180$10,748
Wage / Income Gap (%)385,45632.92%
Wage / Income Gap ($)385,45667.08¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index385,4560.45

Earnings by Sex in Allen County

Average Earnings in Allen County are $39,174, $47,496 for men and $31,858 for women, a difference of 32.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Allen County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male109,803 (52.6%)$47,496
Female98,937 (47.4%)$31,858
Total208,740 (100.0%)$39,174

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Allen County

The most common earnings brackets in Allen County are $100,000+ for men (16,126 | 14.7%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (7,553 | 7.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Allen County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,369 (4.0%)6,193 (6.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,683 (2.4%)3,920 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,032 (2.8%)4,863 (4.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,552 (2.3%)2,936 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,520 (2.3%)3,914 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,298 (2.1%)3,203 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,318 (2.1%)3,554 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,138 (1.9%)3,247 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,072 (1.9%)3,465 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,738 (2.5%)4,373 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,205 (4.7%)7,303 (7.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9997,196 (6.6%)7,553 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9996,211 (5.7%)6,535 (6.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,823 (5.3%)5,751 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9996,254 (5.7%)6,137 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,748 (5.2%)4,763 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99910,078 (9.2%)6,899 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,844 (7.1%)3,923 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,598 (11.5%)5,636 (5.7%)
$100,000+16,126 (14.7%)4,769 (4.8%)
Total109,803 (100.0%)98,937 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Allen County

Average earnings in Allen County are $54,436 for men and $36,933 for women, a difference of 32.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,741, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,611. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,991, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,438.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Allen County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,611$23,438
High School Diploma$45,524$28,296
College or Associate's Degree$51,921$35,318
Bachelor's Degree$69,175$46,834
Graduate Degree$94,741$60,991
Total$54,436$36,933

Family Income in Allen County

Family Income Brackets in Allen County

According to the Allen County family income data, there are 20,390 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,827 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Allen County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,5972.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991,8271.9%
$15,000 to $24,9994,0404.2%
$25,000 to $34,9995,2905.5%
$35,000 to $49,99910,48410.9%
$50,000 to $74,99918,85119.6%
$75,000 to $99,99915,96616.6%
$100,000 to $149,99920,39021.2%
$150,000 to $199,9998,6569.0%
$200,000+8,1758.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Allen County

4-person families (16,887 | 17.6%) account for the highest median family income in Allen County with $98,301 per family, while 2-person families (45,175 | 47.0%) have the highest median income of $36,746 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Allen County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families45,175 (47.0%)$73,493
3-Person Families19,391 (20.2%)$87,927
4-Person Families16,887 (17.6%)$98,301
5-Person Families8,876 (9.2%)$92,751
6-Person Families3,706 (3.8%)$88,958
7+ Person Families2,145 (2.2%)$92,675
Total96,180 (100.0%)$83,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Allen County

The median family income in Allen County is $83,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (11,622) having the highest median family income of $137,034, while families with no earners (12,083) have the lowest median family income of $51,451, accounting for 12.1% and 12.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Allen County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12,083 (12.6%)$51,451
1 Earner30,882 (32.1%)$57,039
2 Earners41,593 (43.2%)$99,816
3+ Earners11,622 (12.1%)$137,034
Total96,180 (100.0%)$83,250

Household Income in Allen County

Household Income Brackets in Allen County

With 29,464 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Allen County, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 5,316 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Allen County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,0754.0%
$10,000 to $14,9995,3163.5%
$15,000 to $24,99911,3917.5%
$25,000 to $34,99913,3658.8%
$35,000 to $49,99919,44012.8%
$50,000 to $74,99929,46419.4%
$75,000 to $99,99922,63014.9%
$100,000 to $149,99924,30016.0%
$150,000 to $199,99910,1766.7%
$200,000+9,5686.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Allen County

The median household income in Allen County is $66,222, with the highest median household income of $81,633 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 53,047 households (34.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,472, with 8,356 households (5.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Allen County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8,356 (5.5%)$42,472
25 to 44 Years53,690 (35.3%)$71,070
45 to 64 Years53,047 (34.9%)$81,633
65+ Years36,784 (24.2%)$50,803
Total151,877 (100.0%)$66,222

Poverty in Allen County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Allen County

With 10.5% poverty level for males and 13.5% for females among the residents of Allen County, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,796 males (21.1%) and 2,857 females (23.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Allen County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,796 (21.1%)2,857 (23.0%)
5 Years485 (18.7%)476 (18.7%)
6 to 11 Years2,741 (17.3%)2,624 (16.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,246 (13.9%)998 (12.5%)
15 Years347 (11.7%)215 (9.0%)
16 and 17 Years685 (12.6%)730 (12.6%)
18 to 24 Years2,354 (13.7%)3,426 (19.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,091 (7.9%)4,288 (15.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,210 (9.2%)3,177 (13.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,532 (6.8%)2,247 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,680 (7.5%)2,450 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years856 (5.3%)1,377 (7.6%)
75 Years and over504 (5.7%)1,170 (9.0%)
Total19,527 (10.5%)26,035 (13.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Allen County

According to the poverty statistics in Allen County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.7% of males and 92.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Allen County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,444 (78.9%)9,589 (77.0%)
5 Years2,114 (81.3%)2,071 (81.3%)
6 to 11 Years13,092 (82.7%)13,081 (83.3%)
12 to 14 Years7,703 (86.1%)6,999 (87.5%)
15 Years2,616 (88.3%)2,179 (91.0%)
16 and 17 Years4,758 (87.4%)5,077 (87.4%)
18 to 24 Years14,893 (86.4%)13,857 (80.2%)
25 to 34 Years24,242 (92.1%)22,731 (84.1%)
35 to 44 Years21,670 (90.7%)21,016 (86.9%)
45 to 54 Years21,127 (93.2%)20,267 (90.0%)
55 to 64 Years20,697 (92.5%)20,944 (89.5%)
65 to 74 Years15,279 (94.7%)16,816 (92.4%)
75 Years and over8,272 (94.3%)11,784 (91.0%)
Total166,907 (89.5%)166,411 (86.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Allen County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Allen County show that 3.9% or 2,766 of the total 70,795 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 19.9%, comprising of 229 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.4%, which includes 957 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Allen County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children39,114 (97.6%)957 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children20,874 (95.9%)901 (4.1%)
3 or 4 Children7,121 (91.3%)679 (8.7%)
5 or more Children920 (80.1%)229 (19.9%)
Total68,029 (96.1%)2,766 (3.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Allen County

According to the poverty data in Allen County, 11.1% or 817 single-father households and 27.2% or 4,899 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (73.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 150 households (54.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Allen County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children156 (5.0%)424 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children550 (15.8%)3,047 (32.7%)
3 or 4 Children89 (12.8%)1,278 (42.2%)
5 or more Children22 (73.3%)150 (54.3%)
Total817 (11.1%)4,899 (27.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Allen County

The poverty data for Allen County shows that 2,766 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 5,716 of the single-parent households (22.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 229 households (19.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 172 household (56.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Allen County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children957 (2.4%)580 (6.8%)
1 or 2 Children901 (4.1%)3,597 (28.1%)
3 or 4 Children679 (8.7%)1,367 (36.8%)
5 or more Children229 (19.9%)172 (56.2%)
Total2,766 (3.9%)5,716 (22.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Allen County

Employment by Class of Employer in Allen County

Among the 186,470 employed individuals in Allen County, private company employees (133,686 | 71.7%), not-for-profit organizations (22,160 | 11.9%), and local government employees (10,681 | 5.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Allen County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees133,68671.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,0323.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,6904.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations22,16011.9%
Local Government Employees10,6815.7%
State Government Employees3,6261.9%
Federal Government Employees2,3191.2%
Unpaid Family Workers2760.2%
Total186,470100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Allen County

According to the labor force statistics for Allen County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (298,943), 66.8% or 199,694 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 9,585 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.1% or 22,376 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.6% or 1,387 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Allen County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11,011 (51.8%)1,387 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Years21,326 (82.4%)1,493 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years23,769 (85.5%)1,046 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years22,376 (86.1%)1,499 (6.7%)
35 to 44 Years40,461 (83.7%)1,861 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years37,525 (82.6%)1,163 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years18,574 (77.9%)557 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years13,784 (62.0%)289 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years9,267 (26.5%)250 (2.7%)
75 Years and over1,601 (6.9%)61 (3.8%)
Total199,694 (66.8%)9,585 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Allen County

According to labor force statistics for Allen County, 80.8% of individuals (156,458) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (193,636) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 6,415 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.2% or 55,238 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.1% or 1,070 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Allen County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11,762 (62.2%)1,721 (9.1%)
High School Diploma37,516 (75.0%)3,001 (6.0%)
College / Associate Degree51,958 (83.7%)2,421 (3.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher55,238 (88.2%)1,253 (2.0%)
Total156,458 (80.8%)7,939 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Allen County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Allen County are Community & Social Service (19,574 | 10.3%), Management (17,977 | 9.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14,656 | 7.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (10,705 | 5.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (10,620 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Allen County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Allen County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (93.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (79.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.8%), Health Technologists (74.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Allen County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11,035 (61.4%)6,942 (38.6%)
Business & Financial3,871 (44.7%)4,788 (55.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,533 (79.7%)2,172 (20.3%)
Computers & Mathematics3,594 (73.0%)1,329 (27.0%)
Architecture & Engineering4,450 (93.0%)333 (7.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science489 (48.9%)510 (51.0%)
Community & Social Service 6,935 (35.4%)12,639 (64.6%)
Education, Arts & Media1,613 (39.9%)2,429 (60.1%)
Legal Services & Support874 (56.3%)678 (43.7%)
Education Instruction & Library2,873 (27.1%)7,747 (73.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,575 (46.9%)1,785 (53.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,552 (24.2%)11,104 (75.8%)
Health Technologists2,575 (26.0%)7,326 (74.0%)
Total (Category)33,926 (47.4%)37,645 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)100,515 (52.9%)89,319 (47.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Allen County are Food Preparation & Serving (10,684 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (6,080 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,321 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (4,318 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (2,808 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Allen County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Allen County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.2%), Security & Protection (87.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (82.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.0%), Personal Care & Service (81.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Allen County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support607 (10.0%)5,473 (90.0%)
Security & Protection2,443 (87.0%)365 (13.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,170 (82.0%)257 (18.0%)
Law Enforcement1,273 (92.2%)108 (7.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,329 (40.5%)6,355 (59.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,266 (61.4%)2,055 (38.6%)
Personal Care & Service792 (18.3%)3,526 (81.7%)
Total (Category)11,437 (39.2%)17,774 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)100,515 (52.9%)89,319 (47.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Allen County are Office & Administration (19,961 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (18,593 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Allen County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Allen County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10,253 (55.1%)8,340 (44.9%)
Office & Administration5,146 (25.8%)14,815 (74.2%)
Total (Category)15,399 (39.9%)23,155 (60.1%)
Total (Overall)100,515 (52.9%)89,319 (47.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Allen County are Construction & Extraction (7,482 | 3.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,202 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (240 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Allen County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Allen County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry140 (58.3%)100 (41.7%)
Construction & Extraction7,282 (97.3%)200 (2.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,984 (95.8%)218 (4.2%)
Total (Category)12,406 (96.0%)518 (4.0%)
Total (Overall)100,515 (52.9%)89,319 (47.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Allen County are Production (20,361 | 10.7%), Material Moving (10,162 | 5.3%), and Transportation (7,051 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Allen County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Allen County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production13,814 (67.8%)6,547 (32.2%)
Transportation6,029 (85.5%)1,022 (14.5%)
Material Moving7,504 (73.8%)2,658 (26.2%)
Total (Category)27,347 (72.8%)10,227 (27.2%)
Total (Overall)100,515 (52.9%)89,319 (47.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Allen County

Employment Industries in Allen County

The major employment industries in Allen County include Manufacturing (36,262 | 19.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,530 | 16.6%), Retail Trade (21,338 | 11.2%), Educational Services (14,697 | 7.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (13,194 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Allen County

Employment Industries by Sex in Allen County

The Allen County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (91.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (76.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.1%), Educational Services (67.6%), and Finance & Insurance (60.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Allen County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting520 (74.0%)183 (26.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9,716 (91.6%)890 (8.4%)
Manufacturing25,342 (69.9%)10,920 (30.1%)
Wholesale Trade3,603 (75.2%)1,189 (24.8%)
Retail Trade12,121 (56.8%)9,217 (43.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing6,795 (76.6%)2,073 (23.4%)
Utilities914 (75.8%)291 (24.1%)
Information1,360 (53.0%)1,204 (47.0%)
Finance & Insurance3,518 (39.1%)5,471 (60.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,993 (61.9%)1,229 (38.1%)
Professional & Scientific5,228 (56.5%)4,031 (43.5%)
Enterprise Management46 (46.0%)54 (54.0%)
Administrative & Support3,816 (59.3%)2,625 (40.7%)
Educational Services4,756 (32.4%)9,941 (67.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,890 (21.8%)24,640 (78.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,307 (49.9%)1,311 (50.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,392 (40.9%)7,802 (59.1%)
Public Administration2,940 (64.7%)1,605 (35.3%)
Total100,515 (52.9%)89,319 (47.0%)

Education in Allen County

School Enrollment in Allen County

The most common levels of schooling among the 97,254 students in Allen County are high school (22,253 | 22.9%), middle school (22,159 | 22.8%), and elementary school (21,571 | 22.2%).
School Enrollment in Allen County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6,9157.1%
Kindergarten4,7444.9%
Elementary School21,57122.2%
Middle School22,15922.8%
High School22,25322.9%
College / Undergraduate15,64616.1%
Graduate / Professional3,9664.1%
Total97,254100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Allen County

Out of a total of 97,254 students who are enrolled in schools in Allen County, 24,508 (25.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 72,746 (74.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,592 (56.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,544 (82.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Allen County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,011 (43.7%)2,592 (56.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old18,229 (73.2%)6,662 (26.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds20,887 (75.9%)6,616 (24.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds12,857 (78.8%)3,466 (21.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,544 (82.1%)1,211 (17.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6,408 (79.9%)1,607 (20.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,833 (75.5%)1,244 (24.5%)
35 Years and over2,941 (72.0%)1,146 (28.0%)
Total72,746 (74.8%)24,508 (25.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Allen County

Business (17,462 | 21.1%), education (11,992 | 14.5%), science & technology (10,936 | 13.2%), arts & humanities (5,723 | 6.9%), and engineering (5,485 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 82,606 individuals in Allen County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Allen County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,3414.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,9984.8%
Physical & Health Sciences2,0542.5%
Psychology4,3615.3%
Social Sciences3,5954.3%
Engineering5,4856.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies5370.6%
Science & Technology10,93613.2%
Business17,46221.1%
Education11,99214.5%
Literature & Languages2,8233.4%
Liberal Arts & History4,1925.1%
Visual & Performing Arts3,1043.8%
Communications3,0033.6%
Arts & Humanities5,7236.9%
Total82,606100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Allen County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Allen County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Allen County are males with 2 vehicles (42,830, accounting for 43.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (35,416, making up 49.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Allen County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,627 (2.7%)2,328 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle17,930 (18.2%)19,788 (22.8%)
2 Vehicles42,830 (43.4%)35,416 (40.8%)
3 Vehicles22,378 (22.7%)17,798 (20.5%)
4 Vehicles8,768 (8.9%)8,434 (9.7%)
5 or more Vehicles4,135 (4.2%)3,132 (3.6%)
Total98,668 (100.0%)86,896 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Allen County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Allen County are 20 to 24 minutes (35,397 commuters, 20.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (35,103 commuters, 20.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (28,365 commuters, 16.4%).
Commute Time in Allen County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,2782.5%
5 to 9 Minutes17,34210.0%
10 to 14 Minutes28,36516.4%
15 to 19 Minutes35,10320.3%
20 to 24 Minutes35,39720.5%
25 to 29 Minutes15,7479.1%
30 to 34 Minutes18,49710.7%
35 to 39 Minutes3,0381.8%
40 to 44 Minutes3,1171.8%
45 to 59 Minutes5,2383.0%
60 to 89 Minutes3,5732.1%
90 or more Minutes3,2211.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Allen County

The most common commute times in Allen County are 20 to 24 minutes (18,879 commuters, 20.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (17,001 commuters, 21.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Allen County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,106 (2.3%)2,172 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes8,662 (9.3%)8,680 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes14,350 (15.5%)14,015 (17.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes18,102 (19.5%)17,001 (21.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes18,879 (20.3%)16,518 (20.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes8,349 (9.0%)7,398 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes10,884 (11.7%)7,613 (9.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,194 (2.4%)844 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,801 (1.9%)1,316 (1.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,343 (3.6%)1,895 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,011 (2.2%)1,562 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes2,088 (2.2%)1,133 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Allen County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Allen County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (12,902, 13.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (11,382, 14.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Allen County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5,379 (5.8%)2,858 (3.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,572 (3.8%)1,807 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,666 (6.1%)3,465 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8,487 (9.1%)4,916 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9,848 (10.6%)8,329 (10.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12,902 (13.9%)11,382 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10,734 (11.6%)10,891 (13.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,763 (9.5%)8,442 (10.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,906 (4.2%)4,927 (6.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,520 (4.9%)4,857 (6.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,591 (2.8%)2,102 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM803 (0.9%)1,371 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7,393 (8.0%)7,795 (9.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8,205 (8.8%)7,005 (8.7%)
Total92,769 (100.0%)80,147 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Allen County

Occupancy by Ownership in Allen County

Of the total 151,877 dwellings in Allen County, owner-occupied units account for 105,530 (69.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 46,347 (30.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Allen County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units105,53069.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units46,34730.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units151,877100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Allen County

Occupancy by Household Size in Allen County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household45,16729.7%
2-Person Household51,37133.8%
3-Person Household20,99413.8%
4+ Person Household34,34522.6%
Total Housing Units151,877100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Allen County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Allen County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household24,401 (54.0%)20,766 (46.0%)
2-Person Household38,639 (75.2%)12,732 (24.8%)
3-Person Household15,751 (75.0%)5,243 (25.0%)
4+ Person Household26,739 (77.8%)7,606 (22.2%)
Total Housing Units105,530 (69.5%)46,347 (30.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Allen County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Allen County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7,625 (59.0%)5,306 (41.0%)
High School Diploma25,833 (65.5%)13,603 (34.5%)
College/Associate Degree33,865 (67.1%)16,622 (32.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher38,207 (77.9%)10,816 (22.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Allen County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Allen County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years35,42523.3%
35 to 44 Years26,62117.5%
45 to 54 Years25,78517.0%
55 to 64 Years27,26217.9%
65 to 74 Years21,94014.4%
75 to 84 Years10,3936.8%
85 Years and Over4,4512.9%
Total151,877100.0%

Housing Finances in Allen County

Median Income by Occupancy in Allen County

Median Income by Occupancy in Allen County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied105,530 (69.5%)$81,680
Renter-Occupied46,347 (30.5%)$40,311
Average151,877 (100.0%)$66,222

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Allen County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Allen County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,557 (1.5%)2,214 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999615 (0.6%)1,654 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,611 (1.5%)3,724 (8.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,792 (2.6%)2,795 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,507 (2.4%)3,344 (7.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,864 (6.5%)6,491 (14.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99911,686 (11.1%)7,758 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99920,627 (19.6%)8,851 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,265 (16.4%)5,333 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99921,472 (20.3%)2,867 (6.2%)
$150,000 or more18,534 (17.6%)1,316 (2.8%)
Total105,530 (100.0%)46,347 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Allen County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Allen County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,991 (5.7%)1,272 (2.7%)
$300 to $49916,275 (15.4%)1,876 (4.1%)
$500 to $79920,495 (19.4%)11,290 (24.4%)
$800 to $99913,862 (13.1%)11,996 (25.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49927,491 (26.1%)14,530 (31.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99912,372 (11.7%)2,873 (6.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,913 (4.7%)477 (1.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,601 (1.5%)102 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more2,530 (2.4%)223 (0.5%)
Total105,530 (100.0%)46,347 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Allen County

Housing Structures in Allen County

Housing Structures in Allen County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached114,61675.5%
Single Unit, Attached3,6332.4%
2 Unit Apartments3,1182.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,2793.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,0025.3%
10 or more Apartments13,6119.0%
Mobile Home / Other3,6182.4%
Total151,877100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Allen County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Allen County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached99,764 (87.0%)14,852 (13.0%)
Single Unit, Attached2,189 (60.3%)1,444 (39.8%)
2 Unit Apartments411 (13.2%)2,707 (86.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments200 (3.8%)5,079 (96.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments75 (0.9%)7,927 (99.1%)
10 or more Apartments297 (2.2%)13,314 (97.8%)
Mobile Home / Other2,594 (71.7%)1,024 (28.3%)
Total105,530 (69.5%)46,347 (30.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Allen County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Allen County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room103 (0.1%)1,570 (3.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms955 (0.9%)12,622 (27.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms22,017 (20.9%)19,924 (43.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms42,938 (40.7%)9,672 (20.9%)
8 or more Rooms39,517 (37.4%)2,559 (5.5%)
Total105,530 (100.0%)46,347 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Allen County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Allen County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas81,983 (77.7%)24,288 (52.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,057 (3.8%)929 (2.0%)
Electricity16,920 (16.0%)20,653 (44.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene426 (0.4%)90 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke222 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,466 (1.4%)210 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used456 (0.4%)177 (0.4%)
Total105,530 (100.0%)46,347 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Allen County

Household Vehicle Usage in Allen County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,723 (2.6%)6,352 (13.7%)
1 Vehicle27,289 (25.9%)24,579 (53.0%)
2 Vehicles45,971 (43.6%)11,962 (25.8%)
3 or more Vehicles29,547 (28.0%)3,454 (7.4%)
Total105,530 (100.0%)46,347 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Allen County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Allen County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units36,70768,823
Median Property Value$161,000$179,500
Median Household Income$63,324$13,647
Monthly Housing Costs$461$2,436
Real Estate Taxes$1,359$2,034

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Allen County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Allen County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,168 (11.4%)2,918 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,923 (16.1%)8,442 (12.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99920,438 (55.7%)44,846 (65.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9994,433 (12.1%)9,788 (14.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,053 (2.9%)1,929 (2.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999376 (1.0%)544 (0.8%)
$1,000,000 or more316 (0.9%)356 (0.5%)
Total36,707 (100.0%)68,823 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Allen County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Allen County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,459 (4.0%)1,068 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,927 (10.7%)713 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,727 (10.2%)2,983 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,273 (14.4%)3,137 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,919 (18.9%)6,413 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,037 (13.7%)13,708 (19.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,478 (14.9%)12,228 (17.8%)
$150,000 or more4,887 (13.3%)15,994 (23.2%)
Total36,707 (100.0%)68,823 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Allen County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Allen County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x15,447 (42.1%)90,745 (131.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x6,730 (18.3%)33,787 (49.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,251 (11.6%)17,660 (25.7%)
4.0x or more9,935 (27.1%)8,288 (12.0%)
Total36,707 (100.0%)68,823 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Allen County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Allen County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80010,728 (29.2%)197 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4998,488 (23.1%)14,420 (20.9%)
$800 to $1,49915,808 (43.1%)20,189 (29.3%)
Total36,707 (100.0%)68,823 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Allen County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Allen County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Allen County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years30,016 (94.9%)1,623 (5.1%)
6 to 18 Years67,107 (94.3%)4,048 (5.7%)
19 to 25 Years31,453 (87.5%)4,480 (12.5%)
26 to 34 Years41,278 (86.0%)6,703 (14.0%)
35 to 44 Years42,597 (88.7%)5,419 (11.3%)
45 to 54 Years40,857 (90.4%)4,346 (9.6%)
55 to 64 Years42,650 (93.2%)3,127 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years34,079 (99.3%)249 (0.7%)
75 Years and older21,623 (99.5%)107 (0.5%)
Total351,660 (92.1%)30,102 (7.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Allen County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Allen County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born30,016 (94.9%)1,623 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen67,107 (94.3%)4,048 (5.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen31,453 (87.5%)4,480 (12.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Allen County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Allen County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00034,806 (88.4%)4,548 (11.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99959,728 (89.4%)7,070 (10.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99965,382 (89.9%)7,361 (10.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99957,163 (92.6%)4,583 (7.4%)
$100,000 and over132,588 (95.4%)6,411 (4.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Allen County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Allen County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 613,473 (42.6%)18,440 (58.3%)
6 to 18 Years22,837 (32.1%)47,257 (66.4%)
19 to 25 Years6,615 (18.4%)26,077 (72.6%)
25 to 34 Years8,321 (17.3%)34,572 (72.1%)
35 to 44 Years8,321 (17.3%)35,827 (74.6%)
45 to 54 Years7,139 (15.8%)35,198 (77.9%)
55 to 64 Years9,448 (20.6%)35,503 (77.6%)
65 to 74 Years32,864 (95.7%)17,785 (51.8%)
75 Years and over21,443 (98.7%)12,279 (56.5%)
Total130,461 (34.2%)262,938 (68.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Allen County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Allen County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years53 (0.4%)54 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years2,934 (8.0%)1,524 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years3,734 (8.5%)3,983 (8.9%)
35 to 64 Years7,966 (11.6%)9,177 (13.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,822 (23.7%)4,170 (22.9%)
75 Years and over4,235 (48.3%)5,474 (42.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Allen County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Allen County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (0.2%)54 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years265 (0.7%)35 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years439 (1.0%)720 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,371 (3.4%)1,297 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,842 (11.4%)844 (4.6%)
75 Years and over2,335 (26.6%)1,851 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Allen County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24 (0.2%)6 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years358 (1.0%)206 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years667 (1.5%)597 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,517 (2.2%)1,320 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years585 (3.6%)469 (2.6%)
75 Years and over795 (9.1%)874 (6.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Allen County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,291 (6.3%)1,134 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,531 (5.7%)2,789 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years3,217 (4.7%)3,460 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years822 (5.1%)874 (4.8%)
75 Years and over967 (11.0%)1,584 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Allen County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years209 (0.6%)156 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years559 (1.3%)882 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years4,235 (6.1%)6,000 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,749 (10.8%)3,219 (17.7%)
75 Years and over2,508 (28.6%)3,664 (28.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Allen County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years367 (1.0%)287 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years206 (0.5%)406 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,229 (1.8%)1,678 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years503 (3.1%)1,071 (5.9%)
75 Years and over849 (9.7%)1,441 (11.1%)

Technology Access in Allen County

Computing Device Access in Allen County

Computing Device Access in Allen County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop119,12678.4%
Smartphone133,47187.9%
Tablet95,43962.8%
No Computing Device9,0445.9%
Total151,877100.0%

Internet Access in Allen County

Internet Access in Allen County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2680.2%
Broadband Home111,82473.6%
Cellular Data Only19,79113.0%
Satellite Internet7,4344.9%
No Internet15,78010.4%
Total151,877100.0%

Allen County Summary

Allen County, Indiana is located in the northeastern corner of the state and is part of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. It is bordered by Adams, Wells, and Whitley counties to the north, DeKalb County to the east, Huntington and Whitley counties to the south, and Adams and Van Wert counties to the west. The county seat is Fort Wayne, the second largest city in Indiana.

History

Allen County was established in 1823 and named after Colonel John Allen, a Revolutionary War hero. The county was originally part of the Northwest Territory and was part of the Indiana Territory when it was formed in 1800. The first settlers arrived in the area in 1815 and the county was officially organized in 1823.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Miami, Potawatomi, and Shawnee. The first non-Native American settlers arrived in the area in 1815 and the county was officially organized in 1823.
The county was an important part of the Underground Railroad, with many of the county's residents helping to hide and transport escaped slaves. The county was also home to several important Civil War battles, including the Battle of Fort Wayne and the Battle of Fort Harrison.

Geography

Allen County covers an area of 576 square miles and is located in the northeastern corner of Indiana. It is bordered by Adams, Wells, and Whitley counties to the north, DeKalb County to the east, Huntington and Whitley counties to the south, and Adams and Van Wert counties to the west. The county seat is Fort Wayne, the second largest city in Indiana.
The county is mostly flat with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts. The St. Joseph River runs through the county and is a major source of recreation. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake George, Lake Pleasant, and Lake Wawasee.

Economy

Allen County has a diverse economy with a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, education, and service industries. The county is home to several major employers, including General Motors, Parkview Health, and Steel Dynamics.
The county is also home to several universities and colleges, including Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute of Technology, and Ivy Tech Community College.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Allen County had a population of 355,329. The population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.3 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 11.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $48,927 and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the county was $25,945. About 8.7% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Allen County?
Total Population of Allen County is 385,456.
What is the Total Male Population of Allen County?
Total Male Population of Allen County is 189,922.
What is the Total Female Population of Allen County?
Total Female Population of Allen County is 195,534.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Allen County?
There are 97.13 Males per 100 Females in Allen County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Allen County?
There are 102.95 Females per 100 Males in Allen County.
What is the Median Population Age in Allen County?
Median Population Age in Allen County is 36.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Allen County
Average Family Size in Allen County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Allen County
Average Household Size in Allen County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Allen County?
Per Capita income in Allen County is $35,389.
What is the Median Family Income in Allen County?
Median Family Income in Allen County is $83,250.
What is the Median Household income in Allen County?
Median Household Income in Allen County is $66,222.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Allen County?
Income or Wage Gap in Allen County is 32.9%.
Women in Allen County earn 67.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Allen County?
Family Income Deficit in Allen County is $10,748.
Families that are below poverty line in Allen County earn $10,748 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Allen County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Allen County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Allen County?
There are 199,694 People in the Labor Forcein in Allen County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Allen County?
66.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Allen County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Allen County?
Unemployment Rate in Allen County is 4.8%.