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Allen

Texas · 104,627 residents · 26.402 sq mi
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Allen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,719. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 61,073 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $323,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
104,627
+140%since 2000
from 43,554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,963 / sq mi
+140%since 2000
from 1,650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+20%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K37K64K92K119K1990201020202024Allen
2024110K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,719
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,924 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,071
+58%since 2000
from $28,575 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,497
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $887 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+58%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(36,239)
Black4.3%(1,889)
Hispanic / Latino7%(3,038)
Asian3.7%(1,617)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.3%(14,923)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51%(53,330)
Black9.6%(10,058)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(13,197)
Asian21.4%(22,348)
Other4.3%(4,483)
Diversity Score82.5%(86,285)
Diversity Score
82
+141%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Texas?

Allen, Texas has about 104,627 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Texas?

The typical household in Allen, Texas earns about $113,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen, Texas expensive?

In Allen, Texas, the median home is worth about $323,500, and the typical rent is about $1,497 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Texas?

About 55.3% of adults age 25 and over in Allen, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen, Texas?

About 4.1% of people in Allen, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allen, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Allen, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86,318 residents, a change of about 471 percent over that period.

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