Allen County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Allen County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 21,029. It is the 54th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Allen County is 40.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Allen County is $59,029. This is 5% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $176,300. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Allen County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 85.0%.