City · Michigan
Allen Park, Michigan
Allen Park, city, in Wayne County, Michigan. Allen Park had 27,445 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 28,638 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 27,925 (±62). GEOID 2601380.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,445
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,638 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,925 ±62
Median household income
$81,655
±$6,640 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$183,700
±$5,824 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,246
±$99 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Allen Park and what county is it in?
Allen Park is a city in Wayne County, Michigan. It covers 7.0 square miles of land, 4,094 residents per square mile in 2020.
Allen Park is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Allen Park, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 27,445 people lived in Allen Park on July 1, 2025, down 4.2% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 28,638 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 27,925 (±62).
| Measure | Allen Park | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,925 ±62 | 1,772,259 | +709 |
| Households | 11,791 ±392 | 700,591 | +827 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.08 | 2.50 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 12,374 ±395 | 801,083 | +848 |
Allen Park's population since 2000
From 29,376 in 2000 to 27,445 in 2025: down 6.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Allen Park as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Allen Park?
The median resident of Allen Park is 43.1 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.1%. 6.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Allen Park | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 ±1.2 | 37.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% ±1.5 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5% ±1.5 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±1.5 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.1% ±2.7 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.8% ±3.3 pts | 47.9% | −9.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±1.7 pts | 36.6% | +3.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.6 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±1.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1% ±1.1 pts | 10.3% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.5% ±2.6 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5% ±1.5 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±0.6 pts | 5.6% | −1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8% ±1.8 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.0% ±2.5 pts | 27.6% | +5.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8% ±2.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9% ±1.6 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Allen Park earn?
Half of Allen Park's 11,791 households earn less than $81,655 a year (±$6,640), against $60,539 in Wayne County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $82,616 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Allen Park | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,655 ±$6,640 | $60,539 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,785 ±$7,069 | $85,604 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,070 ±$2,412 | $34,906 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.9% ±2.1 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.2% ±3.7 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5% ±1.7 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±1.2 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1% ±2.1 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Allen Park?
Owners occupy 87.3% of Allen Park's occupied homes and renters 12.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $183,700 by its owner (±$5,824). The median renter pays $1,246 a month including utilities, and 21.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Allen Park | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $183,700 ±$5,824 | $178,500 | +$31,340 |
| Median gross rent | $1,246 ±$99 | $1,132 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.9% ±8.7 pts | 45.3% | −13.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,473 ±$51 | $1,556 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.3% ±2.3 pts | 64.8% | +3.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.7% ±2.3 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 12,374 ±395 | 801,083 | +848 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7% ±2.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.1% ±1.7 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.8% ±1.3 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±1.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Allen Park building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units in Allen Park in 2025 (32 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Allen Park work and get to work?
81.6% of Allen Park's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Allen Park | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1% ±2.3 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.3 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6% ±2.6 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±2.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4% ±2.1 pts | 14.1% | +7.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min ±1.1 | 24.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Allen Park?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Allen Park (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $58,875 (Tract 5760.01) to $99,063 (Tract 5766).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5761Wayne County | 5,828 | $69,306 |
| Tract 5766Wayne County | 4,448 | $99,063 |
| Tract 5765Wayne County | 3,948 | $96,429 |
| Tract 5764Wayne County | 3,623 | $97,873 |
| Tract 5767Wayne County | 3,425 | $80,343 |
| Tract 5762Wayne County | 2,614 | $84,125 |
| Tract 5763Wayne County | 2,502 | $86,944 |
| Tract 5760.01Wayne County | 1,537 | $58,875 |
| Tract 9819.02Wayne County | 0 | not published |
| Tract 9819.01Wayne County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Allen Park) · Census block assignment files
How does Allen Park compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Allen Park is the 1,464th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 41st-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Allen Park ranks 433rd of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 41st | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,268th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 433rd | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 367th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 816th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 220th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 911th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 373rd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 691st | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 632nd | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 546th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 803rd | 1,356 |
Allen Park's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Allen Park with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Allen Park?
10 of the 57 figures for Allen Park on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Allen Park are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Allen Park.