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Allen

Oklahoma · 932 residents · 0.94 sq mi
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Allen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
932
−2%since 2000
from 951 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
991 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7878428989531K1990201020202024Allen
2024883
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,875
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,632 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,132
+48%since 2000
from $10,928 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+24%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(727)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(74)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75%(699)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other22.6%(211)
Diversity Score46.9%(437)
Diversity Score
47
+503%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
56.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Oklahoma?

Allen, Oklahoma has about 932 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Allen, Oklahoma earns about $34,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen, Oklahoma expensive?

In Allen, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Oklahoma?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Allen, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen, Oklahoma?

About 16.5% of people in Allen, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allen, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Allen, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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