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Allen

South Dakota · 783 residents · 3.244 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 17.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 17.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
783
+87%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
241 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
17.7
−1%since 2000
from 17.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1903915927929932000201020202024Allen
2024783
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$7,116
+362%since 2000
from $1,539 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.5%
−58.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+291%since 2010
from 0.099 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$635
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
88.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.9%(196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(68)
Asian0%(0)
Other91.3%(715)
Diversity Score19.8%(155)
Diversity Score
20
−58%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.5%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
23.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
75.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.4%
−52.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
35.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 25.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, South Dakota?

Allen, South Dakota has about 783 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Allen, South Dakota expensive?

In Allen, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Allen, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen, South Dakota?

About 37.5% of people in Allen, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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