Population 111,494 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Allen
Household size in Allen
| Period | Allen | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Allen are large by national standards, averaging 2.95 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 3.02, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Allen
| Period | Allen | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Allen are younger than 39.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Dallas area overall, where the median age is 36.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.2, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Allen
| Period | Allen | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Allen than nationally: 8.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Allen
Renters in Allen
| Period | Allen | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Allen own their homes; 30.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 31.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 11.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Allen
| Period | Allen | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Allen than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Allen has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Texas cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Allen
| Period | Allen | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Allen is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Allen
| Period | Allen | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,265 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,459 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,623 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,248 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$983 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Allen costs $2,248 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $983 a month from 2006–10, a 78% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Allen
Bachelor's degrees in Allen
| Period | Allen | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.8% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.4% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.4% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.5% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Allen is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (58.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, as it has nationally. Only 42 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Allen
| Period | Allen | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Allen: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 47 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Allen
| Period | Allen | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Allen than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Allen compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen | 2.95 | 39.1 | 8.6% | 30.3% | 5.8% | 2003 | $2,248 | 58.5% | 96.2% | 3.6% |
| Fairview | 2.62 | 46.6 | 6.6% | 35.2% | 9.5% | 2007 | $1,808 | 53.4% | 93.6% | 5.5% |
| Parker | 3.65 | 41.4 | 3.8% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 2004 | $2,463 | 60.3% | 88.0% | 2.4% |
| Lucas | 3.19 | 43.0 | 3.7% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 2004 | $2,201 | 61.8% | 93.6% | 2.6% |
| Plano | 2.64 | 41.4 | 8.0% | 42.6% | 5.9% | 1993 | $2,130 | 60.4% | 94.0% | 4.0% |
| McKinney | 2.88 | 37.3 | 10.2% | 34.6% | 5.6% | 2006 | $2,210 | 54.9% | 95.3% | 3.4% |
| Murphy | 3.54 | 42.2 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 2004 | $3,017 | 62.8% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| St. Paul | 3.23 | 36.7 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 7.3% | 2008 | $2,273 | 45.5% | 90.5% | 3.5% |
| Lowry Crossing | 3.25 | 35.5 | 12.1% | 20.0% | 6.7% | 2019 | $2,014 | 38.5% | 92.4% | 3.0% |
| Wylie | 3.28 | 35.7 | 9.1% | 19.6% | 5.7% | 2005 | $2,187 | 44.7% | 91.5% | 3.8% |
| Frisco | 2.93 | 38.6 | 7.6% | 34.2% | 4.6% | 2009 | $2,477 | 67.8% | 96.8% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Allen. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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