Allen County, OH Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Allen County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,254 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 248.7 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.41% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 40,928 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Allen County declined by 3.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 101,685 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Allen County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Allen County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,372 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.61% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Allen County is about 11% lower than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Allen County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $58,447 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $897 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.3% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Allen County is about 5.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $897 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Allen County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 140 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Allen County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.8 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.5 | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 140 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,332 | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,834 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 751 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Ohio:
Van Wert County (15.4 min), Hancock County (15.4 min), Mercer County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Morgan County (33.4 min), Brown County (31.6 min), Morrow County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Allen County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
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 County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Allen County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.4), Warren County (0.4), Greene County (0.3).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.1), Vinton County (0.2), Noble County (0.2).
Health
Allen County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Allen County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.7% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.1% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.8), Union County (0.8), Warren County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Holmes County (0.8), Scioto County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Allen County, Ohio.
What is the population of Allen County, Ohio?
The population of Allen County, Ohio is 101,254, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Allen County, Ohio?
The population density of Allen County, Ohio is 248.7 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 County, Ohio?
The median household income in Allen County, Ohio is $62,372, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Allen County, Ohio?
The median home price in Allen County, Ohio is $58,447, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Allen County, Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Allen County, Ohio is 5.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.