Allen County, OH

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2023 Population

101,685

0.394% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.7

0.251% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

13.1%

6.33% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$62,001

5.13% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$158,400

7.76% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

46,096

0.339% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Allen County, OH had a population of 102k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $62,001. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Allen County, OH declined from 102,087 to 101,685, a −0.394% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,976 to $62,001, a 5.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allen County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.03%), White (Hispanic) (1.27%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.13%).

None of the households in Allen County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Allen County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allen County, OH are University of Northwestern Ohio (1,316 degrees awarded in 2022), Apollo Career Center (532 degrees), and James A. Rhodes State College (447 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Allen County, OH was $158,400, and the homeownership rate was 68.3%.

Most people in Allen County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Allen County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Allen County, OH borders Auglaize County, OH, Hancock County, OH, Hardin County, OH, Putnam County, OH, and Van Wert County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Allen County, OH is home to a population of 102k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.94% of Allen County, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.97k people).

In 2023, there were 7.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81k people) in Allen County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.11k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of Allen County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Allen County, OH was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Allen County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allen County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
81k ± 263
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.8k ± 663
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.11k ± 719

3.44%

Hispanic Population

3.5k people

3.44% of the people in Allen County, OH are hispanic (3.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Allen County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

1.94%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.97k people

1.82%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.86k people

As of 2023, 1.94% of Allen County, OH residents (1.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allen County, OH was 1.82%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Allen County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,869 ± 251
Gulf War (2001-)
1,163 ± 247
Gulf War (1990s)
1,052 ± 217

Allen County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Allen County, OH employs 46.1k people. The largest industries in Allen County, OH are Manufacturing (9,841 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,343 people), and Retail Trade (5,422 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($59,069), Construction ($58,668), and Finance & Insurance ($57,174).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

46.1k

2023 Value

± 1,553

−0.339%

1 Year decline

± 4.71%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Allen County, OH declined at a rate of −0.339%, from 46.3k employees to 46.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allen County, OH, are Production Occupations (6,519 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,035 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,154 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allen County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.1k

2023 Value

± 1,553

−0.339%

1 Year decline

± 4.71%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Allen County, OH declined at a rate of −0.339%, from 46.3k employees to 46.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allen County, OH, are Manufacturing (9,841 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,343 people), and Retail Trade (5,422 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allen County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Allen County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,372

Median earning men ± $1,912

$35,133

Median earning women ± $1,050

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($61,190), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,174), and Construction ($60,176).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($47,803), Construction ($47,045), and Wholesale Trade ($43,789).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

169
Other Services (except Public Administration)
120
Retail Trade
114
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$645k
Manufacturing
$492k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$177k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Allen County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 69% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Allen County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 69% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Allen County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Allen County, OH awarded 2,676 degrees. The student population of Allen County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 4,500 male students and 3,902 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allen County, OH are White (2,152 and 81.5%), followed by Unknown (221 and 8.37%), Black or African American (126 and 4.77%), and Hispanic or Latino (80 and 3.03%).

The largest universities in Allen County, OH by number of degrees awarded are University of Northwestern Ohio (1,316 and 49.2%), Apollo Career Center (532 and 19.9%), and James A. Rhodes State College (447 and 16.7%).

The most popular majors in Allen County, OH are Automobile Mechanics Technology (314 and 11.7%), Diesel Mechanics Technology (291 and 10.9%), and High Performance & Custom Engine Technician (230 and 8.59%).

The median tuition costs in Allen County, OH are $22,688 for private four year colleges, and $8,677 and $32,914 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Allen County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 8,402 (53.6% men and 46.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 8,402 students enrolled in Allen County, OH, 53.6% men and 46.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,431 records, of which 45.8% were women and 54.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Automobile Mechanics Technology
298 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
250 degrees awarded
High Performance & Custom Engine Technician
220 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Allen County, OH was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 298 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Allen County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Northwestern Ohio
1,316 degrees awarded
Apollo Career Center
532 degrees awarded
James A. Rhodes State College
447 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Northwestern Ohio with 1,316 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,698 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allen County, OH, which is 1.74 times more than the 978 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,152 degrees mean that there were 9.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 221 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,688) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,004) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Allen County, OH was $158,400 in 2023, which is 0.522 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $147,000 to $158,400, a 7.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Allen County, OH is 68.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Allen County, OH have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allen County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Allen County, OH is $62,001. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Allen County, OH was Census Tract 120 with a value of $108,958, followed by Census Tract 121 and Census Tract 118, with respective values of $96,977 and $95,677.

In 2023, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Allen County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.3%.

Housing

Property

$158,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,045

$27,960

Median Property Taxes

±$1,056

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allen County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Allen County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.3%

Homeownership

2023

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 68.3% of the housing units in Allen County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Allen County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 120
Census Tract 121
Census Tract 118

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Allen County, OH was Census Tract 120 with a value of $108,958, followed by Census Tract 121 and Census Tract 118, with respective values of $96,977 and $95,677.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Allen County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,001

Median Household Income

± $2,572

40.9k

Number of Households

± 1,437

In 2023, the median household income of the 40.9k households in Allen County, OH grew to $62,001 from the previous year's value of $58,976.

The following chart displays the households in Allen County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Allen County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (8.58%)
Worked At Home (4.61%)

In 2023, 83.4% of workers in Allen County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.58%) and those who worked at home (4.61%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allen County, OH have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.954% of the workforce in Allen County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Allen County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Allen County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Allen County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Allen County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allen County, OH (12.8k out of 97.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allen County, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 20.1% of the children was living in poverty in Allen County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 8.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.7% of the population of Allen County, OH has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.997% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Allen County, OH see 1436 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.78% decrease from the previous year (1462 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1640 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 393 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,436 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allen County, OH

Primary care physicians in Allen County, OH see an average of 1,436 patients per year. This represents a 1.78% decrease from the previous year (1,462 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Allen County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.3%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.997%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allen County, OH grew by 1.24% from 6.22% to 6.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Allen County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.9 in Allen County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Allen County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.1% in Allen County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Allen County, OH.