Population (year 2000): 43,554. Estimated population in July 2005: 69,222 (+58.9% change)
Males: 21,743 (49.9%), Females: 21,811 (50.1%)
Collin County
Zip codes: 75002, 75013.
Median resident age: 31.4 years.
Median household income in 2005: $82,001 (it was $78,924 in 2000).
2005 median house/condo value: $177,300 (it was $142,400 in 2000).
Median gross rent in 2005: $995.
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2005: 5.6%
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%
Population change in the 1990s: +23,991 (+122.6%).
According to our research there were 37 registered sex offenders living in Allen, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Allen to the number of sex offenders is 1871 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2005: $4,668 (2.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2005: $3,713 (2.2%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Plano, TX (6.6 miles , pop. 222,030).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (22.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580). Nearest cities: Parker, TX (4.1 miles ), Fairview, TX (4.5 miles ), Lucas, TX (5.8 miles ), Plano, TX (6.6 miles ), McKinney, TX (6.9 miles ), Murphy, TX (7.3 miles ), St. Paul, TX (9.0 miles ), Lowry Crossing, TX (9.1 miles ).
Single-family new house construction building permits:- 1996: 963 buildings, average cost: $143,600
- 1997: 967 buildings, average cost: $155,100
- 1998: 1272 buildings, average cost: $165,100
- 1999: 1232 buildings, average cost: $164,900
- 2000: 1657 buildings, average cost: $165,600
- 2001: 1780 buildings, average cost: $166,000
- 2002: 1425 buildings, average cost: $186,000
- 2003: 1230 buildings, average cost: $172,300
- 2004: 975 buildings, average cost: $214,700
- 2005: 1043 buildings, average cost: $284,300
Latitude: 33.10 N, Longitude: 96.66 W Area codes: 972, 469, 214 Most common industries for males:- Computer and electronic products (14%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
- Broadcasting and telecommunications (8%)
- Construction (7%)
- Finance and insurance (7%)
- Educational services (3%)
- Accommodation and food services (3%)
Most common industries for females:- Educational services (11%)
- Finance and insurance (8%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
- Health care (7%)
- Broadcasting and telecommunications (4%)
- Accommodation and food services (3%)
- Computer and electronic products (3%)
Most common occupations for males:- Computer specialists (12%)
- Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (9%)
- Engineers (7%)
- Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
- Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
- Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5%)
Most common occupations for females:- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
- Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
- Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
- Business operations specialists (4%)
- Computer specialists (3%)
Daytime population change due to commuting: -9,732 (-22.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 4,702 (20.9%)
Crime in Allen by Year | | Type | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | | Murders | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | | per 100,000 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | Rapes | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | | per 100,000 | 23.0 | 16.1 | 20.7 | 18.4 | | Robberies | 5 | 8 | 15 | 14 | | per 100,000 | 11.5 | 18.4 | 34.4 | 32.1 | | Assaults | 24 | 47 | 39 | 49 | | per 100,000 | 55.1 | 107.9 | 89.5 | 112.5 | | Burglaries | 227 | 280 | 323 | 404 | | per 100,000 | 521.2 | 642.9 | 741.6 | 927.6 | | Thefts | 762 | 774 | 910 | 989 | | per 100,000 | 1749.6 | 1777.1 | 2089.4 | 2270.7 | | Auto thefts | 17 | 22 | 54 | 42 | | per 100,000 | 39.0 | 50.5 | 124.0 | 96.4 | | Arson | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | | per 100,000 | 6.9 | 13.8 | 4.6 | 6.9 | | City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 325.2) | 133.2 | 155.9 | 181.9 | 203.0 |
Average climate in Allen, Texas
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations Allen-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 215% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/25/1994, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.7 miles away from the Allen city center killed 3 people and injured 48 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages. On 4/2/1957, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.5 miles away from the city center killed 10 people and injured 200 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages. Birthplace of: D.J. Terrell - College football player (New Mexico Lobos). Main business address for: ATRION CORP (SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS).
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 certified for carrier operations nearest to Allen:- DALLAS LOVE FIELD (about 23 miles; DALLAS, TX; ID: DAL)
- DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL (about 30 miles; DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX; ID: DFW)
- FORT WORTH ALLIANCE (about 46 miles; FORT WORTH, TX; ID: AFW)
Other public-use airports nearest to Allen:- KITTYHAWK (about 2 miles; ALLEN, TX; ID: 0T7)
- MC KINNEY MUNI (about 8 miles; MC KINNEY, TX; ID: TKI)
- AERO COUNTRY (about 9 miles; MC KINNEY, TX; ID: T31)
Local government employment and payroll (March 2004) | | Function | Full-time employees | Monthly full-time payroll | Average yearly full-time wage | Part-time employees | Monthly part-time payroll | | Streets and Highways | 83 | $362,208 | $52,367 | 0 | $0 | | Fire - Other | 3 | $9,806 | $39,224 | 0 | $0 | | Firefighters | 80 | $352,402 | $52,860 | 0 | $0 | | Police - Other | 23 | $67,332 | $35,129 | 11 | $10,764 | | Police Protection - Officers | 80 | $358,752 | $53,812 | 0 | $0 | | Judicial and Legal | 7 | $24,562 | $42,106 | 1 | $89 | | Other Government Administration | 22 | $105,238 | $57,402 | 0 | $0 | | Water Supply | 33 | $97,994 | $35,634 | 0 | $0 | | Parks and Recreation | 62 | $197,996 | $38,321 | 81 | $78,035 | | Sewerage | 10 | $25,423 | $30,507 | 0 | $0 | | Solid Waste Management | 4 | $10,791 | $32,373 | 0 | $0 | | Health | 8 | $25,337 | $38,005 | 0 | $0 | | Financial Administration | 17 | $74,134 | $52,329 | 1 | $2,367 | | Other and Unallocable | 64 | $219,242 | $41,107 | 1 | $1,120 | | Local Libraries | 15 | $55,819 | $44,655 | 13 | $14,752 | | Totals for Government | 511 | $1,987,036 | $46,662 | 108 | $107,127 |
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; FT enrollment: 7,695)
- RICHLAND COLLEGE (about 14 miles; DALLAS, TX; FT enrollment: 7,352)
- BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE (about 18 miles; FARMERS BRANCH, TX; FT enrollment: 4,711)
- EASTFIELD COLLEGE (about 20 miles; MESQUITE, TX; FT enrollment: 4,457)
- EL CENTRO COLLEGE (about 25 miles; DALLAS, TX; FT enrollment: 2,359)
- SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; DALLAS, TX; FT enrollment: 8,231)
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)
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)
6 people in homes for the mentally retarded 6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
Percentage of households with unmarried partners: 2.8% Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)- Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
- Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Allen compared to Texas state average: - Median household income significantly above state average.
- Median house value above state average.
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
- Median age significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
- Renting percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
- Number of rooms per house above state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
Banks with most branches in Allen (2007 data):- JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Allen Branch, Allen Drive-Up Branch, Allen Banking Center Branch, Allen East Banking Center Branch. Info updated 2006-12-27: Bank assets: $1,179,390.0 mil, Deposits: $650,614.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 3113 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
- Washington Mutual Bank: Allen Branch, 1320 West Mcdermott Drive Branch, 1212 East Bethany Drive Branch. Info updated 2006-10-13: Bank assets: $345,294.6 mil, Deposits: $219,019.0 mil, headquarters in Henderson, NV, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 1582 total offices
- First National Bank Texas: Mcdermott Banking Center - Rc 568, Exchange Parkway Banking Center - Rc, Bethany Drive Banking Center - Rc 54. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $682.8 mil, Deposits: $596.5 mil, headquarters in Killeen, TX, positive income, 214 total offices, Holding Company: First Community Bancshares, Inc.
- Bank of America, National Association: Twin Creeks Banking Center Branch at 1011 West Mcdermott, branch established on 2003-03-31; Allen Banking Center at 605 West Mcdermott Drive, branch established on 1996-04-17. Info updated 2006-10-10: Bank assets: $1,196,123.8 mil, Deposits: $759,600.6 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5839 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
- Capital One, National Association: Allen Branch at 1219 West Mcdermott, branch established on 2003-12-05. Info updated 2006-05-08: Bank assets: $30,803.0 mil, Deposits: $21,939.0 mil, headquarters in New Orleans, LA, positive income, 327 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
- Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Allen Branch at 900 West Mcdermott Drive, branch established on 2000-02-09. Info updated 2007-02-13: Bank assets: $398,671.0 mil, Deposits: $311,546.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 3239 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
- LegacyTexas Bank: Allen East Branch at 406 W Mcdermott, branch established on 1993-10-04. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $1,210.8 mil, Deposits: $991.2 mil, headquarters in Plano, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Legacytexas Group, Inc.
- Citibank, National Association: Branch #73 Branch at 1005 W Mcdermott, branch established on 2003-05-27. Info updated 2006-11-09: Bank assets: $1,019,497.0 mil, Deposits: $665,743.0 mil, headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, positive income, International Specialization, 958 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
- 4 other banks with 4 local branches
Strongest AM radio stations in Allen:- KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
- KAAM (770 AM; 10 kW; GARLAND, TX; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)
- KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
- KMKI (620 AM; 5 kW; PLANO, TX; Owner: ABC, INC)
- KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
- KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
- WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
- KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
- KTCK (1310 AM; 9 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)
- KLIF (570 AM; 5 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KLIF LICO, INC.)
- KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
- KGGR (1040 AM; daytime; 5 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
Strongest FM radio stations in Allen:- WRR (101.1 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS)
- KPLX (99.5 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KPLX LICO, INC.)
- KLUV-FM (98.7 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
- KESN (103.3 FM; ALLEN, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
- KSOC (94.5 FM; GAINESVILLE, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
- KTPW (89.7 FM; SANGER, TX; Owner: RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC)
- KLLI (105.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
- KRBV (100.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF FORT WORTH)
- KEGL (97.1 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KOAI (107.5 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: INFINITY KOAI-FM, INC.)
- KHKS (106.1 FM; DENTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KVIL-FM (103.7 FM; HIGHLAND PARK-DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF TEXAS)
- KZPS (92.5 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KKDA-FM (104.5 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
- KBFB (97.9 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
- KSCS (96.3 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
- KLNO (94.1 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
- KTCY (104.9 FM; PILOT POINT, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
- KHYI (95.3 FM; HOWE, TX; Owner: METRO BROADCASTERS - TEXAS, INC.)
- KCBI (90.9 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CRISWELL CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES)
TV broadcast stations around Allen:- KLDT (Channel 55; LAKE DALLAS, TX; Owner: JOHNSON BROADCASTING OF DALLAS, INC.)
- KLEG-LP (Channel 44; DALLAS, TX; Owner: DILIP VISWANATH)
- KJJM-LP (Channel 46; DALLAS/MESQUITE, TX; Owner: JANE McGINNIS)
- KTVT (Channel 11; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: CBS STATIONS GROUP OF TEXAS L.P.)
- KXAS-TV (Channel 5; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: STATION VENTURE OPERATIONS, LP)
- KDTN (Channel 2; DENTON, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KTAQ (Channel 47; GREENVILLE, TX; Owner: MIKE SIMONS)
- KMPX (Channel 29; DECATUR, TX; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
- KTXA (Channel 21; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: VIACOM TELEVISION STATIONS GROUP OF DALLAS/FORT WORTH L.P.)
- KUVN (Channel 23; GARLAND, TX; Owner: KUVN LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
- KSTR-TV (Channel 49; IRVING, TX; Owner: TELEFUTURA DALLAS LLC)
- KPXD (Channel 68; ARLINGTON, TX; Owner: PAXSON DALLAS LICENSE, INC.)
- KERA-TV (Channel 13; DALLAS, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WFAA-TV (Channel 8; DALLAS, TX; Owner: WFAA-TV, L.P.)
- KDAF (Channel 33; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
- KXTX-TV (Channel 39; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF TEXAS PARTNERSHIP, LP)
- KDTX-TV (Channel 58; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, INC.)
- KDFW (Channel 4; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KDFW LICENSE, INC.)
- KDFI (Channel 27; DALLAS, TX; Owner: NEW DMIC, INC.)
- K26HF (Channel 26; BRITTON, TX; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- KHPK-LP (Channel 28; DE SOTO, TX; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- KATA-LP (Channel 60; MESQUITE, TX; Owner: JANE McGINNIS)
- K25FW (Channel 25; CORSICANA, TX; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.
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