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Allen

South Dakota · 460 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 $9,511. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 75.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 84% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
460
+10%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
20.2
+13%since 2000
from 17.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1903915927929932000201020202024Allen
2024783
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,511
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $7,578 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$5,260
+242%since 2000
from $1,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
75.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$605
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
20.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
79.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other91.8%(422)
Diversity Score5.7%(26)
Diversity Score
6
−88%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
51.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
61.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
41.8%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
41.6%
+41.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+45.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−68.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Female
63.7%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.6%
−59.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, South Dakota?

Allen, South Dakota has about 460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allen, South Dakota earns about $9,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen, South Dakota expensive?

In Allen, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $605 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 75.3% 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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