Allen Park city, Michigan
Allen Park city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Allen Park city is a geographic entity located in Wayne County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 27,445. The land area covers 6.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 27,445 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 11,791 | ±392 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 12,374 | ±395 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,791 | ±392 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 583 | ±228 |
| Median Home Value | $183,700 | ±$5,824 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,246 | ±$99 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,655 | ±$6,640 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,070 | ±$2,412 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,912 | ±583 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,488 | ±578 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.1% | ±0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 27,604 (2024)
ID: 208332
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
16850 SOUTHFIELD RD, ALLEN PARK MI 48101-2557
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GUS Population: 1,771,063 (2024)
ID: 166615
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
COLEMAN A. YOUNG MUNICIPAL CENTER, 2 WOODWARD AVENUE, ROOMS 201 & 207, DETROIT MI 48226
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | SOUTHFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | DEARBORN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MELVINDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-12 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | WARREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | WESTLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | WESTLAND, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dorsey School of Beauty
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College Vocational | 2.5 mi away | 23125 Ecorse Rd, Taylor, MI, 48180-1866 |
3132912177
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ALLEN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 8100 ALLEN ROAD, ALLEN PARK, MI, 48101 |
(313) 381-2425
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University of Michigan-Dearborn
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College | 4.1 mi away | 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48128-1491 |
3135935000
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LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 1381 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, LINCOLN PARK, MI, 48146 |
(313) 381-0374
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Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber School
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College | 4.2 mi away | 15070 Dix Toledo Road, Southgate, MI, 48195-2615 |
7342588183
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MELVINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 18650 ALLEN ROAD, MELVINDALE, MI, 48122 |
(313) 429-1090
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Henry Ford College
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College | 4.7 mi away | 5101 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48128-1495 |
3138459600
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JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR. LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 24602 VAN BORN ROAD, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI, 48125 |
(313) 791-6050
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Ross Medical Education Center-Taylor
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College Vocational | 4.9 mi away | 22311 Eureka Road, Taylor, MI, 48180-6016 |
7343748260
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ECORSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 4184 WEST JEFFERSON AVE., ECORSE, MI, 48229 |
(313) 389-2030
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DEARBORN, MI US, located 4.4 miles from Allen Park city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.0° | 17.7° | 24.8° | 2.51" | 11.7" |
| February | 34.9° | 19.1° | 27.0° | 2.27" | 7.3" |
| March | 45.2° | 26.4° | 35.8° | 2.29" | 5.7" |
| April | 58.3° | 36.9° | 47.6° | 3.26" | 0.6" |
| May | 70.0° | 47.5° | 58.8° | 3.60" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.2° | 57.8° | 68.5° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.6° | 62.0° | 72.8° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.8° | 60.8° | 71.3° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.1° | 53.4° | 64.3° | 3.01" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.1° | 41.6° | 51.9° | 2.87" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.3° | 32.3° | 40.3° | 2.74" | 0.9" |
| December | 36.9° | 24.0° | 30.5° | 2.45" | 4.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Allen Park city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lincoln Park city | City | 1.9 mi | — |
| Melvindale city | City | 2.0 mi | — |
| Ecorse city | City | 3.6 mi | — |
| Dearborn city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Southgate city | City | 3.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2616301380. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.