Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Allen Park, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,925

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.8%20,874

Hispanic/Latino

13.1%3,664

Black

5.8%1,612

Two or More

4.8%1,330

Asian

1.3%359

Other

0.3%71

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%452

High School Diploma

23%4,681

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%1,783

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%3,144

Associate's Degree

12.4%2,517

Bachelor's Degree

20.2%4,117

Master's Degree

9.2%1,882

Professional Degree

0.9%180

Doctorate

0.7%136

HS or Higher

92.8%

BA or Higher

31%

Graduate+

10.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$183,700

Median Renti

$1,246

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.3%10,294

Renter-Occupied

12.7%1,497

Total Units

12,374

Homeownership

87.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%203

$50K–$100K

3.3%340

$100K–$150K

17.9%1,845

$150K–$200K

37.1%3,819

$200K–$300K

31.8%3,272

$300K–$500K

6.9%712

$500K–$1M

0.7%68

$1M+

0.3%35

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

230

$1,000–$1,250

335

$1,250–$1,500

284

$1,500–$2,000

233

$2,000+

149

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%34

2000–2009

1.2%152

1990–1999

2.6%326

1980–1989

1.6%204

1970–1979

3.5%427

1960–1969

14%1,729

1950–1959

53.4%6,609

1940–1949

16.6%2,055

1939 or earlier

6.8%838

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.5%10,437

Electricity

8.9%1,051

Bottled/LP Gas

1%114

Other

0.9%110

No Fuel

0.4%45

Wood

0.2%25

Fuel Oil

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,655

Mean Household Incomei

$100,785

Per Capita Incomei

$43,070

Poverty Ratei

6.8%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

15,212

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%376

$10K–$15K

1.6%185

$15K–$20K

2.4%282

$20K–$25K

2.1%245

$25K–$30K

3.1%363

$30K–$35K

3.5%413

$35K–$40K

5%591

$40K–$45K

3.2%373

$45K–$50K

2.5%298

$50K–$60K

5.8%685

$60K–$75K

12.8%1,510

$75K–$100K

14.7%1,739

$100K–$125K

14.3%1,682

$125K–$150K

8.4%991

$150K–$200K

9.2%1,090

$200K+

8.2%968

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

141

Avg. Tenant Renti

$522/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing61 homes100% occupied$458/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes75% occupied$666/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,655/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

62%

Very low income$24K–$41K/yr

25.2%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

11.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $65K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

77.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26.6% of subsidized households are minority

39.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,7096.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

428

Philippines

105

Germany

Korea

Canada

Guatemala

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,328

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,488

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,301(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured

Allen Park, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026