Allen County Summary

Life in Allen County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Allen County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Allen County:

  • The population in Allen County is 101,685.

  • The median home value in Allen County is $182,344.

  • The median income in Allen County is $62,001.

  • The median rent in Allen County is $898.

  • The unemployment rate in Allen County is 5.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Allen County is 13.1%.

  • The average high in Allen County is 68.2° and there are 92.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Allen County

List Of Cities & Towns in Allen County

Lima, OH Population 35,304

Delphos, OH Population 7,063

Fort Shawnee, OH Population 5,952

Bluffton, OH Population 3,799

Spencerville, OH Population 2,120

Elida, OH Population 2,017

Cairo, OH Population 600

Albion , OH Population 477

Harrod, OH Population 467

Beaverdam, OH Population 404

Lafayette, OH Population 339

Map Of Allen County

Allen County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Allen County is 68.2°.

  • There are 79.36 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 92.1 inches of rain each year with 10.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:25 hours of sun each day in Allen County.

StatAllen County
Mean High68.2
Nice Days79.36
Rainfall92.1
Snowfall10.2
Sunny Hours4:25
68.2°
Average High
92.1
Inches of Rain

Allen County Photos

Downtown Bluffton
Source: Wikipedia User Major optics | CC BY 3.0
A Collage Of Blufftonc Ohio
Source: Wikipedia User Adammphillips | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Public Domain
Miami And Erie Canal In Delphos
Source: Public Domain
Lima Public Square
Source: Public Domain
Faurot Oil Well
Source: Wikipedia User Stepshep | CC BY-SA 3.0

Allen County Demographics

Population over time in Allen County

The current population in Allen County is 101,685. The population has decreased -0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 102,462 -0.3%
2022 102,808 -0.4%
2021 103,175 -

Gender in Allen County

  • Allen County is 50.0% female with 50,868 female residents.

  • Allen County is 50.0% male with 50,817 male residents.

Female
50.0% (50,868)
Male
50.0% (50,817)
Gender Allen County OH USA
Female 50.0% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 50.0% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Allen County

Allen County is:

  • 79.6% White with 80,958 White residents.

  • 10.6% African American with 10,765 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 80 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 906 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 11 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 354 Other residents.

  • 5.0% Two Or More with 5,110 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.4% Hispanic with 3,501 Hispanic residents.

White
79.6% (80,958)
African American
10.6% (10,765)
American Indian
0.1% (80)
Asian
0.9% (906)
Hawaiian
0.0% (11)
Other
0.3% (354)
Two Or More
5.0% (5,110)
Hispanic
3.4% (3,501)

Table: Allen County By Race

Race Allen County OH USA
White 79.6% 76.5% 58.2%
African American 10.6% 12.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.9% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 5.0% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.4% 4.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Allen County, Ohio

  • 4.9% of households in Allen County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in Allen County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Allen County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Allen County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Allen County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Allen County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Allen County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Allen County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Allen County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Allen County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.9% (4,973)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (3,811)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.8% (8,904)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (9,356)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6% (13,860)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (17,883)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (15,142)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.4% (16,678)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.6% (5,684)
$200,000 or more
5.3% (5,388)
Income Allen County OH USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 4.1% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 7.4% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 7.7% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 11.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 17.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 13.2% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.4% 16.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.6% 8.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.3% 8.5% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Allen County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Allen County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Allen County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Allen County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Allen County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Allen County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Allen County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Allen County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Allen County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Allen County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (3,050)
9-12th Grade
6% (6,101)
High School / GED
41% (41,690)
Some College
21% (21,353)
Associate's Degree
10% (10,168)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (12,202)
Master's Degree
5% (5,084)
Professional Degree
1% (1,016)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,016)
Education Allen County OH USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 41% 32% 26%
Some College 21% 19% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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