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Allen

Oklahoma · 805 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 $25,667. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 146 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,300. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
805
−15%since 2000
from 951 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
856 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+4%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7878428989531K1990201020202024Allen
2024883
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,667
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,998
+83%since 2000
from $10,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+103%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(521)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.7%(215)
Diversity Score56.8%(457)
Diversity Score
57
+630%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Oklahoma?

Allen, Oklahoma has about 805 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Allen, Oklahoma earns about $25,667 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 $80,300, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Oklahoma?

About 12.2% 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 30.3% 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 155 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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