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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

What distinguishes Allen County is density: among the most densely settled of US counties, around 253 people per square mile. Allen County is a county in Ohio with a population of 101,685. It ranks #26 among counties in Ohio by population.

Median household income is $62,001, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.8%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $158,400, with typical rent around $898.

Roughly 19.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.6% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Allen County: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

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
Allen County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

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.


Allen County, OH Climate

Allen County, OH has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F) and receives about 898 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

10.2°C

Avg Temp

898

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Allen County, OH — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January-4° / 25°49 mm
February-2° / 28°47 mm
March3° / 38°75 mm
April9° / 49°86 mm
May16° / 60°95 mm
June21° / 69°94 mm
July23° / 73°94 mm
August22° / 71°80 mm
September18° / 65°78 mm
October12° / 53°56 mm
November5° / 42°75 mm
December-1° / 31°69 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Allen County, OH

The most comfortable months to visit Allen County, OH are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). May is usually the wettest month.

AugustJuneJuly

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

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