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Allen

South Dakota · 420 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 $21,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $9,999. At a median age of 17.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 17.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
420
Unchangedsince 2000
from 419 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
129 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
17.5
−2%since 2000
from 17.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1903915927929932000201020202024Allen
2024783
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,827
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $7,578 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$3,560
+131%since 2000
from $1,539 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
96.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.099
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2010
Median gross rent
$397
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
3.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
90.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.5
−93%since 2000
from 6.8 in 2000
2000 – 2010
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.7%(394)
Diversity Score10%(42)
Diversity Score
10
−79%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
97.3 min
+446%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
78.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Female
41.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, South Dakota?

Allen, South Dakota has about 420 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allen, South Dakota earns about $21,827 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 $9,999, and the typical rent is about $397 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 96.2% of people in Allen, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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