Allison is a city located in Butler County Iowa. Allison has a 2024 population of 933. It is also the county seat of Butler County. Allison is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -3.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 967 in 2020.
The average household income in Allison is $75,880 with a poverty rate of 9.53%. The median age in Allison is 44.1 years: 39.8 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Allison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,012 | 98.44% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.58% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 460 | 2.14 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Married | 211 | 2.87 | 96.7 | 3.3 |
| Non Family | 207 | 1.17 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Female | 29 | 3.48 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
| Male | 13 | 2.85 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
72.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 6.6% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 13.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 13.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 4.66% |
| High School Graduate | 309 | 39.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.55% |
| Some College | 163 | 21.09% |
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 | 763 | 702 | 137 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,000 | $0 | $56,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,359 | $56,250 | $43,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $53,542 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,773 | $48,177 | $40,341 |
| Some College | $42,098 | $45,761 | $36,688 |
$44,773
Average Earnings
$48,177
Average Male
$40,341
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.09% of Allison residents speak only English, while 1.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 973 | 94 | 9.66% |
9.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.03%
Male Poverty Rate
7.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Allison is White, with 9.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Allison is White, with 9.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.71% |
| High School | 12.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.94% |
| Some College | 5.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,969 | $101,112 |
| Households | $64,306 | $75,880 |
| Married Families | $96,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,337 | $43,472 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
56
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 6.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
0.5%
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
91.05%
Born in Allison
99.9%
Native Born
0.1%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.1%
Naturalized
99.9% of Allison residents were born in the United States, with 91.05% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 891 | -9 | -1% |
| 2028 | 900 | -8 | -0.88% |
| 2027 | 908 | -8 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 916 | -9 | -0.97% |
| 2025 | 925 | -8 | -0.86% |
| 2024 | 933 | -9 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 942 | -11 | -1.15% |
| 2022 | 953 | -10 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 963 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 967 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 971 | -10 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 981 | -11 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 992 | -8 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 1,000 | -14 | -1.38% |
| 2015 | 1,014 | -9 | -0.88% |
| 2014 | 1,023 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 1,024 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 1,019 | -4 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 1,023 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 1,026 | 0 | 0% |