Allen County, Indiana Demographics 2026
Allen County, Indiana has a population of 392,378, the 3rd most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $70,737 and the median home value is $214,900. The poverty rate is 12.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Allen County Quick Facts
How Allen County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 388,791 | 392,378 | +0.9% |
| Median household income | $68,839 | $70,737 | +2.8% |
| Median home value | $194,300 | $214,900 | +10.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Allen County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | 268,589 | $61,422 | 16.0% | $188,900 |
| New Haven | 15,698 | $70,970 | 9.7% | $166,900 |
| Huntertown | 11,379 | $109,432 | 3.2% | $298,200 |
| Leo-Cedarville | 3,695 | $116,375 | 0.0% | $370,100 |
| Woodburn | 1,263 | $65,938 | 8.7% | $137,000 |
| Harlan | 1,254 | $75,313 | 5.6% | $179,200 |
| Monroeville | 1,122 | $56,302 | 4.5% | $128,000 |
| Grabill | 1,108 | $66,563 | 5.6% | $150,200 |
| Hoagland | 845 | $61,563 | 13.9% | $183,600 |
| Zanesville | 488 | $67,212 | 10.3% | $162,500 |
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Population Overview
Allen County is located in Indiana with a total population of 392,378. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Allen County is 36.2 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Allen County is $70,737. This is 2% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $214,900. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Allen County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.3% vs 2.6%).
Education
31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Allen County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Allen County, Indiana?
Allen County has a population of 392,378, making it the 3rd most populous county in Indiana.
What is the median income in Allen County?
The median household income in Allen County is $70,737 with a poverty rate of 12.5%.
How many cities are in Allen County, Indiana?
Allen County contains 10 Census-designated places.