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Allen, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Allen, Texas is 108,706, with 49.3% male and 50.7% female. Allen has seen rapid growth over the past two decades, fueled by its location within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and its reputation as a family-friendly suburban community.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1870s
  • County: Collin
  • Land area: 27.1 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 4,012 people per square mile
  • Area codes: 214, 469, 972
  • Zip codes: 75002, 75013

Geography and Location

Allen, Texas is located in Collin County, in the northern part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, about 25 miles north of downtown Dallas. The city has become one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the region, known for its highly rated public schools, extensive parks and trails, and vibrant shopping and dining scenes. Allen is home to the Allen Event Center, a popular venue for concerts and sports events, and The Village at Allen, a large retail and entertainment complex. Its location along U.S. Route 75 provides easy access to the greater Dallas area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals. Allen’s focus on community and quality of life has made it one of the top places to live in Texas.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.4 years
Median household income: $78,924
Median house value: $142,400

Population by Race

Races in Allen:

  • White Non-Hispanic (83.2%)
  • Hispanic (7.0%)
  • Black (4.4%)
  • Other race (2.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
  • Asian Indian (1.1%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Vietnamese (0.8%)
  • Chinese (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (18.0%), Irish (14.3%), English (12.7%), United States (10.2%), Italian (4.6%), French (3.6%).

Elevation: 650 feet

Land area: 26.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Allen

  • High school or higher: 95.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 47.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allen city

  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 72.2%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 1.6%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

7.3% Foreign born (2.6% Asia, 1.9% Latin America, 1.3% Europe, 0.9% North America).

Population change in the 1990s: +23,991 (+122.6%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Allen:

  • PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL OF ALLEN (1105 CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY NORTH)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Allen:

  • HEALTHSOUTH PLANO REHABILITATION HOSP (about 8 miles; PLANO, TX)
  • IHS HOSPITAL AT PLANO (about 8 miles; PLANO, TX)
  • MEDICAL CENTER OF PLANO (about 8 miles; PLANO, TX)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allen:

  • DALLAS LOVE FIELD (about 23 miles; DALLAS, TX; Abbreviation: DAL)
  • DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL (about 30 miles; DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX; Abbreviation: DFW)
  • FORT WORTH ALLIANCE (about 46 miles; FORT WORTH, TX; Abbreviation: AFW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Allen:

  • KITTYHAWK (about 2 miles; ALLEN, TX; Abbreviation: 0T7)
  • MC KINNEY MUNI (about 8 miles; MC KINNEY, TX; Abbreviation: TKI)
  • AERO COUNTRY (about 9 miles; MC KINNEY, TX; Abbreviation: T31)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allen:

  • COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CENTRAL PARK (about 8 miles; MCKINNEY, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,514)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS (about 11 miles; RICHARDSON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,695)
  • RICHLAND COLLEGE (about 14 miles; DALLAS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,352)
  • BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE (about 18 miles; FARMERS BRANCH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,711)
  • EASTFIELD COLLEGE (about 20 miles; MESQUITE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,457)
  • EL CENTRO COLLEGE (about 25 miles; DALLAS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,359)
  • SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; DALLAS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 8,231)

Schools

Public high school in Allen:

  • ALLEN H S (Students: 2,823; Location: 300 RIVERCREST BLVD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Allen:

  • W E PETE FORD MIDDLE (Students: 1,191; Location: 630 PARK PL DR; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • LOWERY FRESHMAN CENTER (Students: 1,124; Location: 120 N JUPITER RD; Grades: 09 – 09)
  • WALTER & LOIS CURTIS MIDDLE (Students: 1,087; Location: 1530 RIVERCREST BLVD; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • KERR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 863; Location: 1325 GLENDOVER DR; Grades: PK – 06)
  • ALVIS C STORY EL (Students: 808; Location: 1550 EDELWEISS DR; Grades: PK – 06)
  • FLOSSIE FLOYD GREEN EL (Students: 734; Location: 1315 COMANCHE; Grades: PK – 06)
  • GEORGE J ANDERSON EL (Students: 733; Location: 305 N ALDER DR; Grades: PK – 06)
  • MAX O VAUGHAN EL (Students: 698; Location: 820 COTTONWOOD DR; Grades: PK – 06)
  • GENE M REED EL (Students: 597; Location: 1200 RIVERCREST BLVD; Grades: PK – 06)
  • JAMES AND MARGIE MARION ELEMENTARY (Students: 597; Location: 1595 STABLERUN; Grades: PK – 06)

Private primary/middle school in Allen:

  • PEBBLEBROOK ACAD MONTESSORI SC (Students: 54; Location: 612 PEBBLEBROOK DR; Grades: KG – 4)

Libraries

Library in Allen:

  • ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,107,910; Location: 301 CENTURY PKWY; 96,278 books; 5,175 audio materials; 2,965 video materials; 155 serial subscriptions)

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