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Allen

South Dakota · 419 residents · 3.244 sq mi
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Allen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $7,578. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2009. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. At a median age of 17.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 96.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 79% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 17.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Renter-heavy
14% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

419
+63%vs 2009
vs 257 in 2009
2000 – 2024
129 / sq mi
+63%vs 2009
vs 79 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
17.9
−24%vs 2009
vs 23.4 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1903915927929932000201020202024Allen
2024783
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$7,578
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $20,865 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2021
$1,539
−56%vs 2009
vs $3,515 in 2009
US average: $21,522
96.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 95.3% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,300
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2010
$301
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $650 in 2009
US average: $602
13.8%
−5.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 18.8% in 2009
86.3% rent
6.8
2000 – 2010
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(26)
2000
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score46.9%(196)
47
+358%vs 2009
vs 10 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
46.7%
−7.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 54.6% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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How many people live in Allen, South Dakota?

Allen, South Dakota has about 419 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Allen, South Dakota?

The typical household in Allen, South Dakota earns about $7,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen, South Dakota expensive?

In Allen, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $51,300, and the typical rent is about $301 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 96.1% of people in Allen, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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