Allen Park, MI Demographics

A map of Allen Park's Population by Race

Allen Park, Michigan has an estimated population of 27,925, a slight decrease from the 28,638 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.8% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 5.8% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Allen Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Allen Park has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Allen Park, that probability was 37.3% in 2020 and 41.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Allen Park is ranked the 42nd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Allen Park was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Allen Park's White Population

20,874 residents of Allen Park, or 74.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Allen Park is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Allen Park ranks 631st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allen Park's White population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Allen Park's population has decreased from 78.0% to 74.8%.

Allen Park is more White than neighboring Lincoln Park (56.7% White), Melvindale (58.7% White), and Taylor (65.7% White). Allen Park is less White than neighboring Dearborn (87.3% White), and Southgate (76.1% White).

Allen Park's Black Population

1,612 residents of Allen Park, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Allen Park is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Allen Park ranks 125th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allen Park's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.2%. Black residents' share of Allen Park's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.8%.

Allen Park is more Black than neighboring Dearborn (3.6% Black). Allen Park is less Black than neighboring Lincoln Park (10.2% Black), Melvindale (10.2% Black), Southgate (8% Black), and Taylor (18.9% Black).

Allen Park's Asian Population

359 residents of Allen Park, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Allen Park is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Allen Park ranks 138th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allen Park's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Asian residents' share of Allen Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Allen Park is more Asian than neighboring Lincoln Park (0.6% Asian), and Melvindale (0% Asian). Allen Park is less Asian than neighboring Dearborn (1.8% Asian), Southgate (2.4% Asian), and Taylor (2.2% Asian).

Allen Park's Hispanic Population

3,664 residents of Allen Park, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Allen Park is higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Allen Park ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allen Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Allen Park's population has increased from 12.2% to 13.1%.

Allen Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Dearborn (2.7% Hispanic), Southgate (9.4% Hispanic), and Taylor (7.6% Hispanic). Allen Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln Park (26.2% Hispanic), and Melvindale (26.5% Hispanic).

Allen Park's Native American/Other Population

86 residents of Allen Park, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Allen Park is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Allen Park ranks 476th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allen Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Allen Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Allen Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln Park (1.3% Native American/Other), Melvindale (1.2% Native American/Other), and Taylor (0.4% Native American/Other).

Allen Park's Multiracial Population

1,330 residents of Allen Park, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Allen Park is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Allen Park ranks 374th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allen Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Allen Park's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.8%.

Allen Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Melvindale (3.4% Multiracial), Dearborn (4.3% Multiracial), and Southgate (3.8% Multiracial). Allen Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Park (5.1% Multiracial), and Taylor (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.