Allen Park, MI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Allen Park | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,762 | 9,970,748 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3817.5 | 103.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.31% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.4 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,818 | 4,038,037 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Allen Park grew by 5.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 28,120 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Allen Park has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Allen Park | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,204 | $71,353 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.99% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Allen Park is about 14% higher than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Allen Park | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $148,844 | $134,610 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,181 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 86.2% | 72.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Allen Park is about 10.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,181 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Allen Park spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 180 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Allen Park | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.6 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.1 | 42.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 180 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,569 | $5,537 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,965 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,271 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Allen Park is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Allen Park has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Allen Park | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Health
Allen Park has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Allen Park | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.6% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Allen Park, Michigan.
What is the population of Allen Park, Michigan?
The population of Allen Park, Michigan is 26,762, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Allen Park, Michigan?
The population density of Allen Park, Michigan is 3817.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Allen Park, Michigan?
The median household income in Allen Park, Michigan is $81,204, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Allen Park, Michigan?
The median home price in Allen Park, Michigan is $148,844, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Allen Park, Michigan?
The unemployment rate in Allen Park, Michigan is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.