Allen County, county in Ohio, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 101,980 inhabitants. The county was created 193 years ago in 1831. Its county seat is Lima.
There are 7 city/town in Allen County, OH. The largest city of Allen County is Bluffton with a population of 4,030. Other cities include, Fort Shawnee population 3,726, Spencerville population 2,142, Elida population 1,810, Cairo population 520
Situated in northwest Ohio, Allen County is a rural county anchored by the city of Lima and several small farming communities. Lima serves as the county seat and developed into an industrial hub in the 19th and 20th centuries. With over 37,000 residents, Lima is the commercial and cultural center of Allen County.
Surrounding Lima are the smaller towns of Elida, Spencerville, and Bluffton which provide quiet, small town living for Allen County residents. To the west, the villages of Cairo and Harrod offer glimpses into Ohio's agricultural heritage and lifestyle. Northeast of Lima is the community of Beaverdam which borders Indian Lake, a popular recreation destination.
Other Allen County villages like Lafayette, Columbus Grove, and Westminster grew around railroad corridors and serve as friendly bedroom communities. Rich in Native American history and pioneer roots, Allen County's cities and villages provide a window into Ohio's storied past and welcoming Midwest charm.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allen County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Beaverdam | Human settlement in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America | 369 |
Bluffton | Town in northwest Ohio | 4,030 |
Cairo | Town in Ohio, United States | 520 |
Elida | Town in New Mexico, United States | 1,810 |
Fort Shawnee | City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America | 3,726 |
Harrod | Human settlement in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America | 406 |
Spencerville | City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America | 2,142 |