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Allen, Texas, in Collin county, is 6 miles N of Plano, Texas (center to center) and 22 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The people of the city are in the Dallas metropolitan area. Allen has a population of 43,554.
In Allen, about 75% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Allen. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Allen is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.
In 2000, Allen had a median family income of $82,747. Allen is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Allen isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Allen.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Allen residents, with $26,560. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Allen, 86% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Allen has higher property taxes than most places in Texas, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Allen, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Allen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Allen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use |  | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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