Income & Economy in Allen, KY
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$33,036
-55% vs national
Per Capita Income
$17,980
-52% vs national
Poverty Rate
18.4%
+35% vs national
Gini Index
0.5057
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
32.9%
+533% vs national
SNAP Recipients
27.0%
of households
How Allen Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)Allen vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Allen is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
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Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Allen. The median household income here is $33,036.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
32.9%
+457% vs KY avg
Labor Force
76
Employed
51
Mean Commute
18 min
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
21.7%
of adults 25+
Median Age
22.8
Work from Home
15.6%
of workers
The median household income in Allen, KY is $33,036, which is 54.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $17,980. The poverty rate of 18.4% is higher than the KY state average of 18.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5057, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 32.9%, compared to the state average of 5.9%. 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 15.6% working from home.