Allen County Population Charts

According to the most recent Allen County Ohio demographics data available from the 2022 Census Bureau released in the American Community Survey in November of 2022, Figure 1 Allen County shows it has a Population 2021 of 102,462 which is the most of all counties in the greater Allen County region. Figure 3 uses the Allen County population data for a comparison of the population growth/population change estimates from the years 2010 to 2021 and Allen County Ohio depicts a decline of 3,869 (4%).

The total Allen County Ohio greater area population percent change for all areas for the years from 2010 to 2021 is shown in Figure 4 and for Allen County shows it has a Population Change of -3.6% which is the second smallest when ranked by population percent change of all the other counties in the metropolitan area.

Looking at the Allen County population density (measured as people per square mile) and providing comparisons to both the national and state average population density in Figure 5, Allen County Ohio depicts it has 255 people per square mile which is the highest of all counties in the greater Allen County region. The next lower population density is Hancock County approximately half the size with population density of 141. Figure 6 provides Allen County demographics for the overall median age for all people in the region and Allen County depicts it has a Median Age of 39.5 which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest overall median age of all people in the area is Van Wert County which depicts an age of 41.3 (only about 4.6% larger). The Allen County Ohio population data for median age broken out by gender for both men versus the median age of women is shown in Figure 7. Allen County Ohio depicts a median age of men about 9.0% smaller as the median age of women.

The next demographic analysis (Figure 8) looks at large generational Allen County population groups (and can be useful internet research for employment related research or identifying areas with retirees). Key findings in this chart includes that Allen County Ohio has the smallest proportion of people between 40 and 49 years old at 12.8% of the total.

Figure 9 illustrates the overall diversity breakdown for Allen County population and ethnicity groups in the area. (note: Hispanic/Latino is broken out separately in the next diagram and also the group denoted as Native ethnicity includes Native American, and Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.) Allen County Ohio has the largest proportion of White population at 11.1% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of Native population at 6.4% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 10 shows the Allen County Ohio Hispanic (including non Hispanic whites) population household ethnicity in the region and Allen County depicts it has a Hispanic or Latino of 3.5% which is in the mid range of other counties in the local area. Figure 11 compares the ratio of the amount of men to the amount of women and shows total male population only about 3.2% larger as the total female population.

Allen County Marital Status and Families Charts

Figure 12 shows the detailed marriage characteristics broken down by %residents who are married, never married, single, divorced, and widowed. Allen County has the largest proportion of never married percent at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of percent divorced at 7% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 14 compares the average household size using the average number of people in a family for Allen County households. Allen County shows it has a Family Size of 3.1 which is the second most of all the counties in the local area. The county with the highest average family size in the area is Shelby County which depicts an average family size of 3.2 (only about 3.1% larger).

Figure 15 shows the overall ratio of Allen County households for families to the total number of Allen County households and that Allen County depicts it has a Families of 63% which is the second smallest in terms of percent of people who are in a family of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of people who are in a family in the area is Putnam County which shows a families percent of 74% (17.6% larger).

Looking at Allen County households that are headed by a husband and wife as a percent of all families in Figure 16, Allen County depicts it has a Married-couple family of 70% which is the smallest in terms of percent of people in a husband and wife family of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest percent of people in a husband and wife family in the area is Putnam County which shows a husband and wife family percent of 85% (21.7% larger). Figure 17 shows Allen County demographics for the head of household for each place using a breakdown of married-couple, male-headed alone, and female-headed alone. Allen County Ohio has the largest proportion of households at 21.6% of the total and is ranked #1.

Allen County Mothers and Children Charts

The next section of charts provide a detailed look at mothers and baby births that occurred over the past 12 months. Figure 18 shows the rate of women aged 15 to 50 years old who have given birth. Allen County depicts it has a Birth Rate of 5.7% which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest percent of women who gave birth in the area is Shelby County which depicts a birth rate of 8.0% (41.2% larger). Figure 19 shows the breakdown of the mother's age for all baby births that occurred in the last 12 months and has the percentage of percent of births to mothers aged 15 to 19 in the middle range of other counties in the local area at 19% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of percent of births to mothers aged 20 to 24 at 39% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Putnam County (39%), and #1 Hancock County (53%) are larger. Third, it has the largest proportion of percent of births to mothers aged 35 to 39 at 6% of the total and is ranked #1.

In Figure 21, the percentage of all births in the last 12 months to mothers that were unmarried is shown (unwed mothers.) Allen County depicts it has a Unwed Births of 43% which is the third most percent of unwed women who have given birth of all other counties in the greater Allen County region. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth in the area is Shelby County which depicts an unwed mother birth rate of 52% (20.9% larger).

The next chart, Figure 22, shows the percentage of unwed mothers who are also on public assistance. Allen County depicts it has a Unwed birth and on public assistance of 16.7% which is the second most percent of unwed women who gave birth and are on public assistance of all the counties in the greater Allen County region. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth and are on public assistance in the area is Shelby County which depicts a percent of unwed women who gave birth and are on public assistance of 48.4% (approximately 2.9 times bigger).

Unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are also shown broken down by age group in Figure 24. Allen County Ohio has one of the largest proportions of unwed mothers aged 15 to 19 at 95.9% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Hardin County (98.6%), and #1 Hancock County (99.0%) are larger. Figure 25 shows the comparative demographic rate of unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are broken down by racial group (including the Hispanic birth rate.) Allen County Ohio has the largest proportion of White unwed birth rate at 100.0% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of Black unwed birth rate at 79.6% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Shelby County with 100.0%.

Figure 26 shows unwed mothers in poverty (based on median household income definition) who have given birth in the last 12 months. Allen County Ohio has the percentage of unwed births and living below poverty level the second smallest as measured by percent of unwed births to mothers living below the poverty level of all the other counties in the local area at 14.4% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of unwed births and living between 100% and 199% of poverty level at 28.5% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Auglaize County (31.2%), and #1 Putnam County (47.7%) are larger.

For all births to unwed mothers, Figure 27 breaks down the education level of the mother by less than high school through college and post graduate attainment has the percentage of percent of unwed mothers with less than high school education in the mid range of other counties in the greater region at 40% of the total. Second, it has in the center range of other counties in the local area as measured by percent of unwed mothers who are a high school graduate or equivalent at 37% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of percent of unwed mothers with a Bachelors degree at 3% of the total and is ranked #1.

Allen County Marital Status Charts

The next set of demographic data looks at the marital status for Allen County households which is useful for internet research. Figure 28 compares the total number of single people in each area. Allen County shows it has a Total Single People of 53% which is the largest of all counties in the greater Allen County region. Comparing percent of people who are single for any reason to the United States average of 50%, Allen County is only about 5.4% larger. Also, versus the state of Ohio, percent of people who are single for any reason of 51%, Allen County is only about 3.4% larger.

Figure 30 compares the single people in each area broken down by never married, divorced, and widowed. Allen County Ohio has the largest proportion of percent never married at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of percent divorced at 7% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 31 shows the demographics for the number of single men adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Allen County Ohio has the largest proportion of men who have never been married at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 32 shows the number of single women adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Allen County Ohio has the largest proportion of women who have never been married at 14% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of women who are divorced at 11% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 33 shows the Allen County demographics for the ratio of the number of single men between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Allen County metro area. Allen County Ohio has the largest proportion of single men 18 to 24 at 16% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of single men 45 to 49 at 15% of the total.

Figure 34 shows the Allen County population data for the ratio of the number of single women between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Allen County metro area. Allen County Ohio has one of the largest proportions of single women 30 to 34 at 9% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Shelby County with 9%. Second, it has the largest proportion of single women 35 to 39 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1.

Allen County Citizenship Demographics Charts

The next chart (Figure 36) shows for all citizens what the original place of birth was for people who were born in a foreign country and it has the largest proportion of birthplace in the Midwest at 7% of the total and is ranked #1.

In Figure 37, the demographic percentage of Allen County residents who were not born in the United States is shown (i.e. percent foreign born.) Allen County shows it has a Percent Foreign Born of 1.8% which is the third most of all other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest percent of population who was born in another country in the area is Hancock County which depicts a percent born outside United States of 3.4% (about twice as large). Comparing percent of population who was born in another country to the United States average of 13.6%, Allen County is approximately an eigth the size. Also, compared with the state of Ohio, percent of population who was born in another country of 4.8%, Allen County is approximately a third the size.

Figure 39 provides a detailed analysis of non citizens by breaking them into two age groups: Under 18 and over the age of 18. Allen County Ohio depicts a percent of non citizens under 18 years old approximately a twelfth the size as the percent of non citizens over 18 years old. Figure 40 provides further information for non citizen age by showing a comparison of the median age for all non citizens immigrants. it has a Non Citizen Median Age of 39.1 which is the third most median age of non citizens of all other counties in the greater Allen County region. The county with the highest median age of non citizens in the area is Shelby County which shows a median age of 41.1 (only about 5.1% larger). The next diagram (Figure 41) shows the year of entry that non citizens entered the United States. The year of entry can show the rate of flow at various points of time in the past for when they entered the U.S. it has one of the largest proportions of non citizens who entered the US before 1990 at 7% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Hancock County (9%), and #1 Putnam County (12%) are larger.

For all foreign born people who have gone through naturalization (the process of becoming a legal U.S. resident citizen), Figure 42 shows the year when they became fully naturalized U.S. citizens. it has the largest proportion of people naturalized 2015 or later at 35% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has in the mid range of other counties in the local area when ranked by people naturalized before 1990 at 22% of the total.

Allen County Birthplace Demographic Charts

Figure 43 displays a map of the globe and shows Allen County demographic information for large regions of the world that people from this place originally came from. Allen County Ohio has the percentage of from Europe the second smallest in terms of percent of people born in Europe of all the other counties in the greater region at 8% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of from Africa at 16% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Shelby County with 17%. Third, it has the largest proportion of from Oceania at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 44 categorizes the location for where foreign born people originally come from based on very large continental geographic areas. Allen County Ohio has one of the largest proportions of from Asia at 16% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Shelby County with 17%. Second, it has the largest proportion of from Africa at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 45 is a table that breaks out all the people who were foreign born by which large geographic region where they were born. Allen County Ohio has the smallest proportion of people who were born in Western Europe at 1.5% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in Eastern Africa at 12.7% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in the Oceania region at 0.4% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in the Caribbean at 5.4% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in North America at 3.9% of the total and is ranked #1.