Allen Park, Michigan
Allen Park: city in Michigan, USA
About
Allen Park is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,210 and a population density of 1,545 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,751 inhabitants.
The city was created 99 years ago in 1926.
Quick Facts about Allen Park
| Population | 26,751 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Postal code | 48101-1952 |
| Phone Area Codes | 313 |
| Area | 18.26 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2575,-83.2110 |
| Altitude | 594 feet / 181 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1927 (99 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time | 17:48:33 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,465 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.45% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Allen Park is located at 42°15'27"N 83°12'40"W (42.2575400, -83.2110400).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Allen Park decreased by 5.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,210 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,986 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,907 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,681 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,652 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,497 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,360 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,233 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,092 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,940 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,751 | -0.71% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,769 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,206 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,234 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,218 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 82.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 693 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $148,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,067 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $400 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $719 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,252 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.8% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 296,625 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 417,094 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,512 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,906 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,235 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,404 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 712 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 444 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 131 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,110 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,099 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,025.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.82 |
Best Things to Do in Allen Park
1Champaign Park
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2Millward Park
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3Cunningham Park
16850 Southfield Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101, United States View details
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4The Uniroyal Tire
Detroit Industrial Expy, Allen Park, MI 48101, United States View details
5Allen Park Historical Museum
15504 Englewood Ave, Allen Park, MI 48101, United States View details
Where to Eat in Allen Park
1LongHorn Steakhouse
3190 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park, MI 48101, United States View details
Phone: +13134419260 | Website available
2Leo's Coney Island
23233 W Outer Dr, Allen Park, MI 48101, United States View details
Phone: +13137307040 | Website available
3On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
3310 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park, MI 48101, United States View details
Phone: +13139085938 | Website available
4Chipotle Mexican Grill
3125 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park, MI 48101, United States View details
Phone: +13139821569 | Website available
5Blaze Pizza
3129 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park, MI 48101, United States View details
Phone: +13132096677 | Website available
Where to Stay in Allen Park
1Best Western Greenfield Inn
3000 Enterprise Dr, Allen Park, MI 48101, United States View details
Phone: +13132711600 | Website available
2TownePlace Suites by Marriott Detroit Allen Park
16850 Southfield Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Allen Park
1Allen Park City Hall
15915 Southfield Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101 View details
Phone: +13139823337 | Website available
2US Fruit & Vegetable Inspctn
7445 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101, United States View details
Phone: +13139280283
People born in Allen Park (3)
People born in Allen Park, including softball player Amanda Chidester, ice hockey player Cody Wydo, politician Frank Liberati, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Allen Park, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 261719 | Taylortown School of Beauty Inc | Taylor (MI) | 48180-1866 |
| 171137 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn (MI) | 48128-1491 |
| 170240 | Henry Ford College | Dearborn (MI) | 48128-1495 |
| 367158 | Ross Medical Education Center-Taylor | Taylor (MI) | 48180 |
| 483504 | Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn | Detroit (MI) | 48228 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Allen Park, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DER | John D. Dingell Transit Center | 16121 Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| GFV | Greenfield Village, Michigan | 20900 Oakwood Blvd. | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Allen Park.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Park Post Office | Allen Park (MI) | 48101 |
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Dearborn | 93,367 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Livonia | 93,189 | The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Canton | 86,825 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Westland | 81,116 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Taylor | 60,576 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Dearborn Heights | 55,027 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Redford | 49,936 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Lincoln Park | 36,066 | City in Wayne County in the U. |
| Northville | 29,359 | City in Michigan |
| Southgate | 29,135 | City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan |
| Garden City | 26,408 | City in Wayne County of the U. |
| Wyandotte | 25,156 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Inkster | 24,115 | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Romulus | 23,528 | City in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Hamtramck | 21,438 | City in Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Allen Park distances to largest Michigan cities