County · Kentucky
Allen County, Kentucky
Allen County, Kentucky. Allen County had 22,536 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.5% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 21003.
Allen County is one of the 4 counties of the Bowling Green, KY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,536
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,588 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,293
Median household income
$61,403
±$5,916 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$192,300
±$11,453 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$844
±$76 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Allen County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,588 residents in Allen County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,536 for July 1, 2025, up 9.5% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,293 over 344 square miles of land.
| Measure | Allen County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,293 | 4,534,824 | +349 |
| Households | 8,035±252 | 1,814,469 | +430 |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.08 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,275±25 | 2,023,116 | −207 |
Allen County's population since 2000
From 17,800 in 2000 to 22,536 in 2025: up 26.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Allen County?
Allen County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Scottsville with 4,673 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Scottsville | 4,299 | $35,562 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Allen County?
The median resident of Allen County is 40.7 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Allen County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7±0.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1%±0.3 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 5.0% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.7%±0.5 pts | 81.5% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±2.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±1.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 18.5%±1.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6%±2.5 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3%±2.5 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4%±2.9 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9%±1.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Allen County's 8,035 households earn less than $61,403 a year (±$5,916), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,195 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,208 after inflation. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Allen County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,403±$5,916 | $63,726 | +$7,208 |
| Mean household income | $77,597±$6,833 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,852±$2,551 | $35,821 | +$3,415 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5%±2.8 pts | 16.1% | −5.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.8%±7.1 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1%±3.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.9%±3.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 74.5% of Allen County's occupied homes and renters 25.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $192,300 by its owner (±$11,453). The median renter pays $844 a month including utilities, and 28.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Allen County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $192,300±$11,453 | $205,600 | +$43,878 |
| Median gross rent | $844±$76 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.5%±11.3 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,231±$78 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.5%±3.5 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,275±25 | 2,023,116 | −207 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8%±2.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.7%±3.6 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.1%±3.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3%±2.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units across Allen County in 2025 (17 single-family), 0.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Allen County get to work?
81.6% of Allen County's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Allen County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.4%±2.3 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9%±2.4 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6%±3.5 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±2.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.6%±2.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7%±2.2 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min±2.3 | 24.0 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 are Allen County's census tracts?
Allen County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,793 (Tract 9203) to $75,234 (Tract 9202).
| Tract 920121003920100 | 3,269±370 | $74,813 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 920221003920200 | 3,716±521 | $75,234 |
| Tract 920321003920300 | 4,701±519 | $42,793 |
| Tract 920421003920400 | 4,664±500 | $64,479 |
| Tract 920521003920500 | 1,621±290 | $54,825 |
| Tract 920621003920600 | 3,322±604 | $64,469 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Allen County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 53rd of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 3rd of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 60th of 120 |
| Median household income | 40th of 120 |
| Median home value | 31st of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 97th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th of 120 |
| Median age | 73rd of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.