County profile · Kentucky
Allen County, KY market data
How Allen County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 22,536
- +9.5% since 2020
- Households
- 8,035
- Median household income
- $61,403
- +39.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $192,300
- Jobs located here
- 5,263
- Highest market score
- 92
- Insurance agencies, #38 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Allen County has an estimated 22,536 people and 8,035 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Allen County grew 9.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Allen County is $61,403, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 39.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Allen County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 143, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Of the business types scored in Allen County, insurance agencies (92), auto repair and car care businesses (84) and auto repair shops (82) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #38 of 2,272 scored counties.
Allen County is part of the Bowling Green metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet businesses (43% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (71% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Allen County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Allen County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 92 | #38 of 2,272 | 8 | 10.0 | $2.8M | 224 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 84 | #63 of 2,401 | 18 | 22.4 | $437K | 163 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 82 | #82 of 2,378 | 11 | 13.7 | $716K | 161 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 78 | #121 of 2,394 | 20 | 24.9 | $390K | 256 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 78 | #197 of 2,358 | 9 | 11.2 | $2.9M | 121 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 77 | #190 of 2,405 | 24 | 29.9 | $1.1M | 161 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #197 of 2,405 | 46 | 57.2 | $559K | 151 | 18 |
| Home repair trades | 74 | #120 of 2,057 | 6 | 7.5 | $3.4M | 138 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 74 | #248 of 2,222 | 6 | 7.5 | $4.3M | 140 | 10 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 70 | #373 of 2,210 | 7 | 8.7 | $1.9M | 211 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 69 | #396 of 2,087 | 5 | 6.2 | $2.6M | 205 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 66 | #333 of 2,176 | 11 | 13.7 | Index only | 182 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 65 | #591 of 2,261 | 6 | 7.5 | $7.4M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 61 | #545 of 1,886 | 6 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 132 | 4 |
| Pizza | 61 | #626 of 2,090 | 6 | 7.5 | $4.3M | 84 | 10 |
| Real estate | 59 | #622 of 2,229 | 14 | 17.4 | Index only | 180 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 52 | #1,054 of 2,385 | 25 | 31.1 | $250K | 117 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 52 | #1,072 of 2,339 | 14 | 17.4 | $446K | 104 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 52 | #1,145 of 2,402 | 21 | 26.1 | $2.1M | 63 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #886 of 1,769 | 6 | 7.5 | $1M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 40 | #1,372 of 2,070 | 8 | 10.0 | $5.6M | 60 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 39 | #1,577 of 2,200 | 12 | 14.9 | $502K | 57 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,373 of 1,889 | 8 | 10.0 | $3.2M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 33 | #1,132 of 1,461 | 6 | 7.5 | $1M | 39 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $1.6M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $5M | 42 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2.6M | 154 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $8.6M | 231 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $384K | 57 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3.5M | 118 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $2.6M | 146 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $2.6M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $10.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3M | Too few | 5 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $13M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Allen County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.9M | $980 | 102 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $26M | $3,235 | 125 |
| Food away from home | $25.7M | $3,200 | 79 |
| Groceries | $44.5M | $5,537 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.2M | $777 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.6M | $321 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.3M | $535 | 54 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.8M | $970 | 75 |
| Pets | $6M | $749 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13M | $1,618 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22.5M | $2,795 | 143 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $20.1M | $2,508 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.4M | $1,291 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $108.9M | $13,558 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Allen County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 22,536+9.5% since 2020
- Households
- 8,035
- Median age
- 40.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 344 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 62
- Median household income
- $61,403+39.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,596
- Median home value
- $192,300
- Jobs located here
- 5,263
- Daytime population
- 18,127Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Allen County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Allen County at 22,536 people in 2025, up 9.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,035 households. Median household income rose 39.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Allen County, KY spend?
Households in Allen County spend about $108.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $44.5M on groceries and $26M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Allen County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 143, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Allen County, KY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Allen County are for insurance agencies (92), auto repair and car care businesses (84) and auto repair shops (82). Allen County ranks #38 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Allen County, KY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Allen County is $61,403 a year, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 9.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $192,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Allen County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet businesses (43% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (71% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Allen County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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