Allen County, Kentucky
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Allen County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 17,800. Its county seat is Scottsville, Kentucky6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 912 km² (352 mi²). 896 km² (346 mi²) of it is land and 15 km² (6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.68% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 17,800 people, 6,910 households, and 5,113 families residing in the county. The population density is 20/km² (51/mi²). There are 8,057 housing units at an average density of 9/km² (23/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.62% White, 1.07% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,910 households out of which 34.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.60% are married couples living together, 9.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.00% are non-families. 23.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 2.99.
In the county the population is spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $31,238, and the median income for a family is $36,815. Males have a median income of $27,587 versus $22,659 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,506. 17.30% of the population and 13.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.40% of those under the age of 18 and 20.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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