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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

Population 392,378
Median Household Income $70,737
Median Home Value $214,900
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Median Age 36.2 years
Homeownership Rate 68.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.6%
High School Graduation 90.3%
Cities/Places 10
Population 392,378 3rd of 92
Median Income $70,737 2% lower than state
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Unemployment 4.7%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population388,791392,378+0.9%
Median household income$68,839$70,737+2.8%
Median home value$194,300$214,900+10.6%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.3%
$25K-$50K 20.3%
$50K-$100K 33.3%
$100K+ 32.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.5%
$10K-$15K
2.9%
$15K-$20K
3.2%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
3.7%
$30K-$35K
4.3%
$35K-$40K
4.3%
$40K-$45K
3.9%
$45K-$50K
4.0%
$50K-$60K
7.8%
$60K-$75K
10.6%
$75K-$100K
14.9%
$100K-$125K
9.7%
$125K-$150K
7.3%
$150K-$200K
7.3%
$200K+
7.8%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%
66.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,021/mo 17.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

49out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Allen County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Fort Wayne268,589$61,42216.0%$188,900
New Haven15,698$70,9709.7%$166,900
Huntertown11,379$109,4323.2%$298,200
Leo-Cedarville3,695$116,3750.0%$370,100
Woodburn1,263$65,9388.7%$137,000
Harlan1,254$75,3135.6%$179,200
Monroeville1,122$56,3024.5%$128,000
Grabill1,108$66,5635.6%$150,200
Hoagland845$61,56313.9%$183,600
Zanesville488$67,21210.3%$162,500

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.