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The current estimated population of Allen, Oklahoma is 929, with 49.5% male and 50.5% female. Allen’s population has remained stable, serving as a small, rural community in southeastern Oklahoma.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1901
  • County: Pontotoc
  • Land area: 1.0 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 929 people per square mile
  • Area code: 580
  • Zip code: 74825

Geography and Location

Allen, Oklahoma is located in Pontotoc County, in southeastern Oklahoma, about 25 miles northeast of Ada. The town is situated along U.S. Highway 48, providing easy access to nearby cities and towns. Allen is surrounded by farmland, and agriculture plays a key role in the local economy. The town offers a quiet, rural environment with a close-knit community. The nearby Canadian River provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, including fishing and boating, contributing to the town’s peaceful lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.6 years
Median household income: $22,632
Median house value: $36,600

Population by Race

Races in Allen:

  • White Non-Hispanic (76.4%)
  • American Indian (20.4%)
  • Two or more races (6.9%)
  • Hispanic (2.0%)
  • Other race (0.9%)

Ancestries: United States (10.1%), German (9.7%), Irish (6.2%), English (5.5%), Dutch (1.7%), Scotch-Irish (1.4%).

Elevation: 860 feet

Land area: 0.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Allen

  • High school or higher: 76.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allen town

  • Never married: 18.3%
  • Now married: 61.4%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 8.9%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

0.4% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -48 (-4.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Allen:

  • HOLDENVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; HOLDENVILLE, OK)
  • CARL ALBERT INDIAN HEALTH FACILITY (about 21 miles; ADA, OK)
  • ROLLING HILLS HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; ADA, OK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allen:

Other public-use airports nearest to Allen:

  • HOLDENVILLE MUNI (about 15 miles; HOLDENVILLE, OK; Abbreviation: F99)
  • ADA MUNI (about 19 miles; ADA, OK; Abbreviation: ADH)
  • CITY OF COALGATE (about 29 miles; COALGATE, OK; Abbreviation: 08F)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allen:

  • EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; ADA, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,429)
  • SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; DURANT, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,165)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS (about 75 miles; NORMAN, OK; Full-time enrollment: 20,154)
  • GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE (about 79 miles; DENISON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,082)
  • ROSE STATE COLLEGE (about 79 miles; MIDWEST CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,067)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (about 87 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,447)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 87 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 5,220)

Schools

Public high school in Allen:

  • ALLEN HS (Students: 120; Location: CORNER OF LEXINGTON AND GILMOR; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Allen:

  • ALLEN ES (Students: 285; Location: CORNER OF LEXINGTON & RICHMOND; Grades: PK – 08)

Libraries

Library in Allen:

  • ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $13,704; Location: 207 S. COMMERCE ST; 4,979 books; 15 audio materials; 303 video materials; 8 serial subscriptions)

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