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Population Review

Allen County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in Ohio

The population of Allen County, Ohio is 101,685 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $62,001, the median home value is $158,400, and the median age is 39.7.

The population of Allen County has declined 5.1% since 2010 (106,342 → 100,866), a -0.38% annualized rate.

Allen County within Ohio · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

101,685

Population

-0.38%

Annual growth

253

People / sq mi

$62,001

Median Income

$158,400

Median Home Value

Allen County covers 403 sq mi of land at 252.6 people per square mile.

About Allen County, OH

Allen County is a county in Ohio with a population of 101,685. It ranks #26 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 39.7, in line with the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Allen County is $62,001, below the US median of $74,580. 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $158,400, with monthly rent averaging $898. The homeownership rate of 68.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Allen County reflects 19.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.8 minutes each way.

Allen County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Allen County had a population of 106,342 in 2010 and 100,866 in 2024, a -5.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 106,342 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.38%.

2010 · 106K20102024

100,866

Population (2024)

106,342

Population (2010)

106,342

Peak (2010)

-0.38%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010106,342
2011105,981
2012105,251
2013105,071
2014104,886
2015104,141
2016103,691
2017103,173
2018102,747
2019102,450
2020102,137
2021101,800
2022101,086
2023100,851
2024100,866

Race & Ethnicity

White80.9%
Black or African American10.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

39.7

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

18.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.1%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
11.3%
55–59
6.3%
60–64
6.9%
65–74
11.1%
75–84
5.4%
85+
2.2%

Children (under 15): 19.3% · Seniors (65+): 18.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$62,001$-7,679 vs state
Mean household income$80,262
Per-capita income$33,382
Poverty rate9.8%+0.6% vs state
Unemployment rate3.6%
Employment-to-population57.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
22.9%
Manufacturing
21.3%
Education & health care
8.6%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Retail trade
6.0%
Construction
5.7%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.2%
Information
3.7%

The largest employment sector in Allen County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

83.4%

Public transit

4.6%

Work from home

18.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$158,400$-40,800 vs state

Median home value

$898

Median rent

68.3%

Homeownership rate

44,697

Total housing units

91.6%

Occupied

8.4%

Vacant

31.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.7%

With health insurance

92.5%

With broadband internet

16.3%

Foreign-born

7.7%

Veterans (18+)

15.9%

With a disability

97.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.4%

High School+

19.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Allen County, Ohio has a population of 101,685 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 253 people per square mile.

The population of Allen County has declined 5.1% since 2010 (106,342 → 100,866), a -0.38% annualized rate.

The median household income in Allen County, Ohio is $62,001, with mean (average) household income of $80,262 and per-capita income of $33,382. 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Allen County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.9%), Black or African American (10.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Allen County, Ohio is 39.7 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Allen County is $158,400 and median monthly rent is $898. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 44,697 total housing units, 8.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Allen County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Allen County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.