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Allen Park, Michigan Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Allen Park, Michigan is 26,953, with 47.9% male and 52.1% female. Allen Park has seen steady growth, largely due to its location within the Detroit metropolitan area and its appeal as a suburban community.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1927
  • County: Wayne
  • Land area: 7.0 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 3,850 people per square mile
  • Area code: 313
  • Zip code: 48101

Geography and Location

Allen Park, Michigan is located in Wayne County, in southeastern Michigan, about 10 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. The city is part of the Downriver area of the Detroit metropolitan region and is known for its strong automotive industry ties, particularly with the Ford Motor Company, which has offices in the city. Allen Park offers a suburban lifestyle with a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and parks. Its location along major highways, including Interstate 94 and the Southfield Freeway, provides easy access to Detroit and surrounding areas. The city’s proximity to the Detroit River and nearby parks offers recreational opportunities for residents.

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.0 years
Median household income: $51,992
Median house value: $118,700

Population by Race

Races in Allen Park:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.5%)
  • Hispanic (4.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • Other race (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Black (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (19.6%), Polish (16.8%), Irish (15.1%), English (10.4%), Italian (10.2%), Hungarian (6.9%).

Elevation: 595 feet

Land area: 7.0 square miles

Map of Allen Park, MI

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Allen Park

  • High school or higher: 87.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allen Park city

  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 58.4%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

4.7% Foreign born (2.0% Europe, 1.1% Asia, 1.1% North America, 0.6% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: -1,581 (-5.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Allen Park:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allen Park:

  • DETROIT METROPOLITAN WAYNE COUNTY (about 11 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: DTW)
  • DETROIT CITY (about 18 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: DET)
  • WILLOW RUN (about 22 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: YIP)

Other public-use airports nearest to Allen Park:

  • GROSSE ILE MUNI (about 13 miles; DETROIT/GROSSE ILE, MI; Abbreviation: ONZ)
  • COBO HALL (about 13 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: 84G)
  • CANTON-PLYMOUTH-METTETAL (about 18 miles; PLYMOUTH, MI; Abbreviation: 1D2)

Amtrak stations near Allen Park:

  • 5 miles: DEARBORN (16121 MICHIGAN AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.
  • 5 miles: GREENFIELD VILLAGE (DEARBORN, 20900 OAKWOOD BLVD.)
  • 13 miles: DETROIT (11 W. BALTIMORE AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Allen Park:

  • DETROIT BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (Location: 4801 ALLEN RD; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.dbts.edu; Offers Master’s degree)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allen Park:

  • DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY-EASTERN REGION-DEARBORN (about 6 miles; DEARBORN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,247)
  • HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 7 miles; DEARBORN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 6,572)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN (about 7 miles; DEARBORN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,574)
  • WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; DETROIT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 20,389)
  • WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 13 miles; DETROIT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 4,414)
  • MARYGROVE COLLEGE (about 13 miles; DETROIT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,301)
  • UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY (about 13 miles; DETROIT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 4,119)

Schools

Public high school in Allen Park:

  • ALLEN PARK HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,137; Location: 18401 CHAMPAIGN ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Allen Park:

  • CABRINI HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 331; Location: 15305 WICK ROAD; Grades: 9 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Allen Park:

  • ALLEN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 864; Location: 8401 VINE STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • LINDEMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 545; Location: 9201 CARTER AVENUE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • ARNO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 503; Location: 7500 FOX AVENUE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • BENNIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 435; Location: 17401 CHAMPAIGN; Grades: KG – 05)
  • ROGERS EARLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 389; Location: 5000 SHENANDOAH AVENUE; Grades: KG – 01)
  • INA J. MEAD SCHOOL (Students: 267; Location: 4700 QUANDT STREET; Grades: 02 – 05)
  • ALLEN PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Students: 154; Location: 14700 MOORE; Grades: UG – UG)

Private primary/middle schools in Allen Park:

  • ST FRANCES CABRINI ELEM (Students: 447; Location: 15300 WICK RD; Grades: KG – 8)
  • MONTESSORI CHILD CTR OF ALLEN (Students: 154; Location: 4141 LAURENCE ALLEN PARK; Grades: PK – 6)
  • MT HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 67; Location: 5323 SOUTHFIELD RD; Grades: KG – 8)
  • J B DAY NURSERY AND KINDERGART (Students: 7; Location: 17505 RUSSELL; Grades: KG – KG)

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