Allen Park is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. Allen Park has a 2024 population of 27,185. Allen Park is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,557 in 2020.
The average household income in Allen Park is $91,552 with a poverty rate of 7.57%. The median age in Allen Park is 43.5 years: 43.1 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Allen Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,764 | 83.69% |
| Two or more races | 2,117 | 7.46% |
| Black or African American | 1,230 | 4.33% |
| Other race | 787 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 440 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,854 | 2.38 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Married | 5,544 | 3.03 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Non Family | 4,298 | 1.17 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 1,483 | 3.2 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Male | 529 | 3.19 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
86.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 956 | 4.61% |
| Associates Degree | 2,810 | 13.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,522 | 16.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,286 | 11.03% |
| High School Graduate | 5,426 | 26.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 528 | 2.55% |
| Some College | 5,198 | 25.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,187 | 16,131 | 4,678 |
| Hispanic | 1,842 | 1,537 | 471 |
| 2+ Races | 941 | 862 | 293 |
| Black | 835 | 745 | 268 |
| Other Race | 434 | 306 | 17 |
| Asian | 394 | 378 | 247 |
| Native American | 57 | 57 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,069 | $83,791 | $56,842 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,315 | $106,161 | $66,103 |
| High School Graduate | $44,466 | $58,372 | $29,870 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,540 | $45,625 | $31,938 |
| Overall | $56,169 | $62,188 | $47,646 |
| Some College | $47,531 | $55,840 | $43,517 |
$56,169
Average Earnings
$62,188
Average Male
$47,646
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.52% of Allen Park residents speak only English, while 10.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,168 | 1,981 | 8.94% |
| Black | 1,184 | 73 | 6.17% |
| Other | 787 | 51 | 6.48% |
| Hispanic | 3,308 | 50 | 1.51% |
| Multiple | 2,114 | 26 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 440 | 8 | 1.82% |
7.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.75%
Male Poverty Rate
9.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Allen Park is White, with 8.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Allen Park is Multiple, with 1.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.29% |
| Some College | 8.68% |
| High School | 6.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.54% |
| Female Employed | 2.79% |
| Male Employed | 2.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,118 | $109,332 |
| Households | $73,792 | $91,552 |
| Married Families | $107,451 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,769 | $55,001 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,470
Number of Veterans
1,377
Male Veterans
93
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 452 |
| First Gulf War | 314 |
| Second Gulf War | 265 |
| World War II | 97 |
| Korea | 70 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 447 |
| 35 to 54 | 395 |
| 65 to 74 | 333 |
| 55 to 64 | 231 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,254 | 6.39% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 4.81% |
| Other Race | 91 | 16.55% |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 6.11% |
| Black | 43 | 4.61% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85%
Born in Allen Park
95.41%
Native Born
4.59%
Foreign Born
1.56%
Non Citizen
3.03%
Naturalized
95.41% of Allen Park residents were born in the United States, with 85% having been born in Michigan. 1.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,470 | -343 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 25,813 | -343 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 26,156 | -343 | -1.29% |
| 2026 | 26,499 | -343 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 26,842 | -343 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 27,185 | -343 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 27,528 | -298 | -1.07% |
| 2022 | 27,826 | -411 | -1.46% |
| 2021 | 28,237 | -320 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 28,557 | 1,602 | 5.94% |
| 2019 | 26,955 | -163 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 27,118 | -129 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 27,247 | -121 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 27,368 | -133 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 27,501 | -154 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 27,655 | -29 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 27,684 | -225 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 27,909 | -77 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 27,986 | -161 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 28,147 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 29,376 | -1,716 | -5.52% |
| 1990 | 31,092 | -3,104 | -9.08% |
| 1980 | 34,196 | -6,551 | -16.08% |
| 1970 | 40,747 | 3,253 | 8.68% |
| 1960 | 37,494 | 25,165 | 204.11% |
| 1950 | 12,329 | 8,842 | 253.57% |
| 1940 | 3,487 | -21,983 | -86.31% |