Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN

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2023 Population

126,234

1.57% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.3

0.26% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

5.13%

2.74% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$97,692

4.77% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$263,800

11% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

59,442

0.828% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN had a population of 126k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $97,692. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN grew from 124,278 to 126,234, a 1.57% increase and its median household income grew from $93,246 to $97,692, a 4.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.72%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.26%).

8.93% of the households in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN was $263,800, and the homeownership rate was 88.1%.

Most people in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN was 2 cars per household.

Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN borders Noble, DeKalb, LaGrange & Steuben Counties PUMA, IN, Huntington, Whitley, Adams & Wells Counties PUMA, IN, Allen County (Central)--Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN, Allen County (Central)--Fort Wayne City (North) PUMA, IN, and Mercer, Defiance, Williams, Van Wert & Paulding Counties PUMA, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN is home to a population of 126k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.73% of Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN residents were born outside of the country (5.97k people).

In 2023, there were 22.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.69k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.62k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN are German (3,124 households), Spanish (2,762 households), and Other Languages of Asia (579 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,360

Women

50.2%

62,917

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 126,277 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN.

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Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 1.66k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.69k ± 729
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.62k ± 745

4.77%

Hispanic Population

6.02k people

4.77% of the people in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN are hispanic (6.02k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
744 ± 668 people
Vietnam
588 ± 594 people
Canada
448 ± 519 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN was Mexico, the natal country of 744 Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN residents, followed by Vietnam with 588 and Canada with 448.

Foreign-Born Population

4.73%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.97k people

4.84%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.02k people

As of 2023, 4.73% of Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN residents (5.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN was 4.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

German
3,124 households (2.65%)
Spanish
2,762 households (2.35%)
Other Languages of Asia
579 households (0.492%)

8.93% of the households in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN was German. 2.65% of the households in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN reported speaking German at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,529 ± 390
Gulf War (2001-)
1,576 ± 366
Gulf War (1990s)
704 ± 164

Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN employs 59.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,574 people), Construction (3,693 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,542 people), and the highest paying industries were Miscellaneous paper & pulp products ($192,845), Sewage treatment facilities ($164,361), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($155,160).

Males in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN have an average income that is 1.49 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,934. The income inequality in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,663

Women

46.5%

31,779

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN in 2023 was 59,442 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN.

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Occupations

59.4k

2023 Value

0.828%

1 Year growth

± 0.828%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN grew at a rate of 0.828%, from 59k employees to 59.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN, are Registered nurses (1,889 people), Other managers (1,660 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,235 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

59.4k

2023 Value

0.828%

1 Year growth

± 0.828%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN grew at a rate of 0.828%, from 59k employees to 59.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,574 people), Construction (3,693 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,542 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN, though some of these residents may live in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,408

Median earning men ± $2,353

$40,432

Median earning women ± $1,733

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($91,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,135).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,875), Public Administration ($57,944), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,789).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (39.8%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.653% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.436% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (22.7k), Bachelors Degree (22k), and Some college (17.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN was $263,800 in 2023, which is 0.869 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $237,700 to $263,800, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN is 88.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$263,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,118

$39,747

Median Property Taxes

±$1,447

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

88.1%

Homeownership

2023

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 88.1% of the housing units in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 88.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$97,692

Median Household Income

± $3,155

45.1k

Number of Households

± 1,564

In 2023, the median household income of the 45.1k households in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN grew to $97,692 from the previous year's value of $93,246.

The following chart displays the households in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.46

2023 Wage GINI in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN

In 2023, the income inequality in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.483% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Worked At Home (9.79%)
Carpooled (8.88%)

In 2023, 79.7% of workers in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.79%) and those who carpooled to work (8.88%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN (6.43k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.8% of the population of Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN has health coverage, with 62.2% on employee plans, 7.92% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 9.25% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1,524 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year (1,500 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1681 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

1,524 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,524 patients per year. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year (1,500 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Indiana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.5% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.16%

Uninsured

62.2%

Employer Coverage

7.92%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

9.25%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN grew by 7.9% from 5.7% to 6.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.