Allen, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 157, Allen's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Allen is a small community located in Kentucky, within Floyd County. The total population is 157. It ranks as the 490th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Allen is 22.3 years. This is 43% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 30.6% of the population under 18, Allen has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Allen is $36,250. This is 43% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.1%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 20.3%. This is 316% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $77,500. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Allen is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 49.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Allen has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.9%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Allen, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. 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. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.