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The current estimated population of Allen, Kansas is 178, with 50.6% male and 49.4% female. Allen’s population has remained stable, reflecting its status as a small rural community in eastern Kansas.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1855
  • County: Lyon
  • Land area: 0.2 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 890 people per square mile
  • Area code: 620
  • Zip code: 66833

Geography and Location

Allen, Kansas is located in Lyon County, in the eastern part of the state, about 15 miles north of Emporia. The town is surrounded by farmland and open prairie, characteristic of rural Kansas. Allen’s small size and quiet atmosphere provide a close-knit community for its residents. Its location near U.S. Highway 56 provides access to larger towns and cities in the region. The town’s rural setting offers a peaceful lifestyle, with agricultural activities forming the backbone of the local economy.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.5 years
Median household income: $32,500
Median house value: $56,700

Population by Race

Races in Allen:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.2%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)

Ancestries: German (31.8%), Irish (14.2%), English (12.3%), Swedish (9.5%), United States (7.1%), French (4.3%).

Elevation: 1320 feet

Land area: 0.3 square miles

Map of Allen, KS

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Allen

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allen city

  • Never married: 19.5%
  • Now married: 56.4%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

0.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +15 (+7.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Allen:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allen:

  • FORBES FIELD (about 42 miles; TOPEKA, KS; Abbreviation: FOE)
  • MANHATTAN RGNL (about 48 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; Abbreviation: MHK)
  • SALINA MUNI (about 103 miles; SALINA, KS; Abbreviation: SLN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Allen:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allen:

  • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; EMPORIA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,528)
  • WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA (about 39 miles; TOPEKA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,472)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 47 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; Full-time enrollment: 19,210)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MAIN CAMPUS (about 66 miles; LAWRENCE, KS; Full-time enrollment: 22,506)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; EL DORADO, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,250)
  • KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 103 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,837)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 103 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,168)

Schools

Public high school in Allen:

  • NORTHERN HEIGHTS (Students: 201; Location: 1208 ROAD 345; Grades: 09 – 12)

Libraries

Library in Allen:

  • ALLEN/LYON COUNTY LIBRARY DIST 1 (Operating income: $29,855; Location: 421 MAIN; 8,781 books; 70 audio materials; 92 video materials; 9 serial subscriptions)

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