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Allen

New York · Buffalo · 3,987 residents · 0.334 sq mi
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The short version

Allen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,274. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $396,100. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Allen; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,987
Population density
11,937 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,274
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$57,256
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,100
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,165
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.0%
67.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(2,622)
Black12.6%(503)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(554)
Asian4.6%(182)
Other3.2%(126)
Diversity Score66.2%(2,637)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(2,622)
Black12.6%(503)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(554)
Asian4.6%(182)
Other3.2%(126)
Diversity Score66.2%(2,637)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Foreign born
8.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allen, Buffalo, New York?

Allen, Buffalo, New York has about 3,987 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allen, Buffalo, New York?

The typical household in Allen, Buffalo, New York earns about $59,274 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allen, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Allen, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $396,100, and the typical rent is about $1,165 a month.

How educated are people in Allen, Buffalo, New York?

About 62.9% of adults age 25 and over in Allen, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allen, Buffalo, New York?

About 15.5% of people in Allen, Buffalo, New York 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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