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The current estimated population of Allen, Michigan is 191, with 49.2% male and 50.8% female. Allen’s population has remained stable, reflecting its role as a small, rural community in southern Michigan.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1868
  • County: Hillsdale
  • Land area: 1.1 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 174 people per square mile
  • Area code: 517
  • Zip code: 49227

Geography and Location

Allen, Michigan is located in Hillsdale County, in southern Michigan, near the border with Indiana. The town is situated along U.S. Highway 12, which connects it to larger cities such as Coldwater and Jackson. Allen is primarily a rural community, surrounded by farmland and open countryside. The town is known for its antique shops, which draw visitors from across the region. Its small-town charm and quiet atmosphere make Allen an attractive place for those seeking a peaceful, rural lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.5 years
Median household income: $42,344
Median house value: $77,200

Population by Race

Races in Allen:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)

Ancestries: German (21.3%), English (12.9%), United States (11.6%), Polish (4.9%), Scottish (4.9%), Irish (4.0%).

Elevation: 1080 feet

Land area: 0.2 square miles

Map of Allen, MI

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Allen

  • High school or higher: 77.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 3.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allen village

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 62.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

0.9% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +18 (+8.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Allen:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allen:

  • W K KELLOGG (about 41 miles; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Abbreviation: BTL)
  • CAPITAL CITY (about 57 miles; LANSING, MI; Abbreviation: LAN)
  • KALAMAZOO/BATTLE CREEK INTERNATIONAL (about 58 miles; KALAMAZOO, MI; Abbreviation: AZO)

Other public-use airports nearest to Allen:

  • HILLSDALE MUNI (about 14 miles; HILLSDALE, MI; Abbreviation: JYM)
  • BRANCH COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 20 miles; COLDWATER, MI; Abbreviation: OEB)
  • BROOKS FIELD (about 24 miles; MARSHALL, MI; Abbreviation: RMY)

Amtrak station near Allen:

  • 20 miles: ALBION (300 N. EATON ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allen:

  • SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; SPRING ARBOR, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,266)
  • JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; JACKSON, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,756)
  • KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,824)
  • LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; LANSING, MI; Full-time enrollment: 8,454)
  • MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; EAST LANSING, MI; Full-time enrollment: 38,639)
  • WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; KALAMAZOO, MI; Full-time enrollment: 23,132)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY-FORT WAYNE (about 64 miles; FT WAYNE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 7,385)

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