Allen city, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Allen city, Kentucky Demographics
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As of 2026, Allen city, Kentucky has a total population of 157, the 486th largest city in Kentucky, with a median household income of $33,036, which is 47% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.4%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 47% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Unemployment rate of 32.9% is notably above the national average.

Allen city Quick Facts

Population 157

Median Household Income $33,036

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 18.4%

Unemployment Rate 32.9%

Median Age 22.8 years

Homeownership Rate 68.9%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

High School Graduation Rate 93.6%

Diversity Index 6/100

Population 157 486th of 552

Median Income $33,036 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 18.4% 48% higher national

Median Home Value N/A

How Allen city Compares

Median Household Income

Allen city

$33,036

$62,417

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

$192,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 32.4%

$25K-$50K 40.5%

$50K-$100K 13.5%

$100K+ 13.5%

Employment

32.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

71.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.9%

Renter 31.1%

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

35.7%

18-34

15.9%

35-54

33.1%

55-74

8.3%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Allen city Rankings in Kentucky

#486 Population of 552

#440 Median Income of 552

#334 Education of 552

N/A Home Value of 552

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Cities Similar to Allen city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Dwale CDP	153	N/A	N/A	0.0%	31.4%
Poole CDP	163	N/A	$180,000	15.8%	14.7%
Worthville city	147	$33,036	$47,200	3.1%	42.4%
Freeburn CDP	146	N/A	N/A	0.0%	37.0%
Livingston city	155	$28,750	$70,800	4.5%	36.1%

Population Overview

Allen city is a small community located in Kentucky. The total population is 157. It ranks as the 486th most populous out of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Allen city is 22.8 years. This is 42% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 35.7% of the population under 18, Allen city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Allen city is $33,036. This is 47% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 58% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 32.9%. This is 581% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Allen city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.9%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Allen city, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Allen city, Kentucky?

Allen city, Kentucky has a population of 157 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Allen city, KY?

The median household income in Allen city is $33,036, which is 58% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Allen city, KY?

The poverty rate in Allen city is 18.4%. This means approximately 28 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Allen city, Kentucky?

Allen city's population is 96.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.9% Asian.

What is the median home value in Allen city, KY?

The median home value in Allen city is N/A.

How educated is Allen city, Kentucky?

14.1% of adults (25+) in Allen city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.