Allen County, IN

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2019 Population

379,299

1.05% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

36.3

0.554% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

13.3%

7.54% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$56,519

4.16% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$142,800

7.85% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

190,492

2.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Allen County, IN had a population of 379k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $56,519. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Allen County, IN grew from 375,351 to 379,299, a 1.05% increase and its median household income grew from $54,260 to $56,519, a 4.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allen County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11%), White (Hispanic) (4.94%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.52%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.37%). 0% of the households in Allen County, IN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

95.7% of the residents in Allen County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allen County, IN are Purdue University Fort Wayne (1,756 degrees awarded in 2019), Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies (685 degrees), and University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (645 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Allen County, IN was $142,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%. Most people in Allen County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Allen County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Allen County, IN borders Adams County, IN, DeKalb County, IN, Huntington County, IN, Noble County, IN, Wells County, IN, Whitley County, IN, Defiance County, OH, Paulding County, OH, and Van Wert County, OH.

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United States Indiana Fort Wayne, IN

Diversity

Allen County, IN is home to a population of 379k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 13.6% of Allen County, IN residents were born outside of the country (51.6k people).

In 2019, there were 6.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (276k people) in Allen County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allen County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
276k ± 708
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
41.7k ± 2.51k
White (Hispanic)
18.7k ± 2.73k

7.74%

Hispanic Population

29.4k people

7.74% of the people in Allen County, IN are hispanic (29.4k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

13.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

51.6k people

6.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

24k people

As of 2019, 13.6% of Allen County, IN residents (51.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allen County, IN was 6.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Allen County, IN was 36.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Allen County, IN are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Allen County, IN residents was 36.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
96,058 ± 7,555 people
India
34,991 ± 4,581 people
China
19,593 ± 3,432 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 96,058 Indiana residents, followed by India with 34,991 and China with 19,593.

Citizenship

95.7%

2019 Citizenship

96.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.7% of Allen County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Allen County, IN was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,337 ± 1,308
Gulf War (2001-)
4,729 ± 1,280
Gulf War (1990s)
2,867 ± 661

Allen County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Indiana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Indiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Indiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Allen County, IN is $56,519. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Allen County, IN was Census Tract 116.09 with a value of $148,100, followed by Census Tract 103.05 and Census Tract 102.01, with respective values of $121,689 and $100,174.

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,041. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Allen County, IN employs 190k people. The largest industries in Allen County, IN are Manufacturing (38,287 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (30,218 people), and Retail Trade (22,418 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,300), Public Administration ($56,622), and Finance & Insurance ($55,384).

Wages

Median Household Income

$56,519

2019 value

± $2,070

4.16%

1 Year Growth

± 4.46%

Households in Allen County, IN have a median annual income of $56,519, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,260 in 2018, which represents a 4.16% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Allen County, IN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$64,259

Average Male Salary in Indiana

± $1,326

$46,041

Average Female Salary in Indiana

± $990

In 2019, full-time male employees in Indiana made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Indiana

Asian
$54,580 ± $6,144
White
$49,484 ± $831
American Indian
$40,040 ± $11,837

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Indiana workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Indiana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Allen County, IN is from Indiana.

0.454

2019 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.448

2018 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2019, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.23% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 116.09
Census Tract 103.05
Census Tract 102.01

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Allen County, IN was Census Tract 116.09 with a value of $148,100, followed by Census Tract 103.05 and Census Tract 102.01, with respective values of $121,689 and $100,174.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allen County, IN (48.6k out of 366k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
27,854 ± 1,092
Black
12,773 ± 836
Hispanic
6,222 ± 517

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allen County, IN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

190k

2019 Value

± 7,038

2.45%

1 Year growth

± 5.06%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Allen County, IN grew at a rate of 2.45%, from 186k employees to 190k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allen County, IN, are Production Occupations (22,011 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,488 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (19,930 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allen County, IN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Allen County, IN, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (22,011 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,488 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (19,930 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Allen County, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.14 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.4 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.38 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Allen County, IN, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($71,629), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($68,121), and Management Occupations ($66,480).

Industries

Employment by Industries

190k

2019 Value

± 7,038

2.45%

1 Year growth

± 5.06%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Allen County, IN grew at a rate of 2.45%, from 186k employees to 190k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allen County, IN, are Manufacturing (38,287 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (30,218 people), and Retail Trade (22,418 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allen County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Allen County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Allen County, IN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (38,287 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (30,218 people), and Retail Trade (22,418 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Allen County, IN has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.08 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.14 times), and Retail Trade (1.09 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Allen County, IN, by median earnings, are Utilities ($71,300), Public Administration ($56,622), and Finance & Insurance ($55,384).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $85.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($40.4B) and Base metals ($38.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$478B

2018 Value in Indiana

$865B

Projected 2045 Value in Indiana

81% growth

In 2018, total outbound Indiana trade was $478B. This is expected to increase 81% to $865B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$41.6B
Illinois
$39B
Ohio
$35.7B

In 2018, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $41.6B, followed by Illinois with $39B and Ohio and $35.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Allen County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (37.6%), followed by Other (5.32%). The most partisan county was Daviess County, IN with 79.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (37.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (5.32%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (37.6%), followed by Other (5.32%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Indiana.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Allen County, IN

57% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Indiana

Daviess County, IN
79.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Franklin County, IN
78.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Martin County, IN
76.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Indiana was Daviess County, IN with 79.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Indiana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

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 Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 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 Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Allen County, IN awarded 4,261 degrees. The student population of Allen County, IN is skewed towards women, with 8,938 male students and 11,455 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allen County, IN are White (2,942 and 73.7%), followed by Black or African American (434 and 10.9%), Hispanic or Latino (234 and 5.86%), and Unknown (197 and 4.94%).

The largest universities in Allen County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Purdue University Fort Wayne (1,756 and 41.2%), Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies (685 and 16.1%), and University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (645 and 15.1%).

The most popular majors in Allen County, IN are General Business Administration & Management (544 and 12.8%), Registered Nursing (351 and 8.24%), and General Business (297 and 6.97%).

The median tuition costs in Allen County, IN are $18,607 for private four year colleges, and $7,470 and $19,503 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
330 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
254 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
154 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Allen County, IN was General Business Administration & Management with 330 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Purdue University Fort Wayne
1,756 degrees awarded
Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies
685 degrees awarded
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
645 degrees awarded

$7,470

Median In-State Public

$18,607

Median Private

In 2019, the Allen County, IN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Purdue University Fort Wayne with 1,756 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,662

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,599

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,662 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allen County, IN, which is 0.639 times less than the 2,599 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Allen County, IN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,942 degrees awarded
Black or African American
434 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
234 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Allen County, IN was White students. These 2,942 degrees mean that there were 6.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 434 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Allen County, IN was $142,800 in 2019, which is 0.594 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $132,400 to $142,800, a 7.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Allen County, IN is 69.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Allen County, IN have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allen County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$142,800

2019 Median

± $3,685

$132,400

2018 Median

± $3,474

In 2019, the median property value in Allen County, IN grew to to $142,800 from the previous year's value of $132,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Allen County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allen County, IN the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

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

$56,519

Median Household Income

± $2,070

146k

Number of Households

± 5,692

In 2019, the median household income of the 146k households in Allen County, IN grew to $56,519 from the previous year's value of $54,260.

The following chart displays the households in Allen County, IN 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Allen County, IN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allen County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

2019 Homeownership

69.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69.7% of the housing units in Allen County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Allen County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allen County, IN have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% of the workforce in Allen County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (9.97%)
Worked At Home (4.3%)

In 2019, 82.4% of workers in Allen County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.97%) and those who worked at home (4.3%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

91.7% of the population of Allen County, IN has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Allen County, IN see 1427 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.97% decrease from the previous year (1486 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1505 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 515 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Switzerland County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.3%). Additionally, Martin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,427 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allen County, IN

Primary care physicians in Allen County, IN see an average of 1,427 patients per year. This represents a 3.97% decrease from the previous year (1,486 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Indiana

$4,078

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,285

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,714

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.28%

Uninsured

52.1%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.46%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allen County, IN declined by 6.9% from 8.89% to 8.28%.

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