Allen is a CDP located in Bennett County South Dakota. Allen has a 2024 population of 1,010. Allen is currently growing at a rate of 4.34% annually and its population has increased by 111.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 477 in 2020.
The average household income in Allen is $36,693 with a poverty rate of 46.65%. The median age in Allen is 17.6 years: 13 years for males, and 18.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Allen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 926 | 100% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 138 | 6.71 | 7.2 | 92.8 |
| Female | 101 | 6.25 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 28 | 10.21 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Non Family | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7.02
Average Family Size
6.71
Average Household Size
7.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 34.58% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 4.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 76 | 25.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 4.41% |
| Some College | 90 | 30.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 295 | 180 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 0%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.9% of Allen residents speak only English, while 23.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 23.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 926 | 432 | 46.65% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 116 | 100% |
46.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.77%
Male Poverty Rate
52.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Allen is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Allen is Native, with 46.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.96% |
| Some College | 43.27% |
| High School | 31.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 28.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $35,474 |
| Households | - | $36,693 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
12.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.9%
Male Marriage Rate
7.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 16 | 3.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
62.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
28%
Labor Force Participation
24.3%
Employment Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
92.66%
Born in Allen
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Allen residents were born in the United States, with 92.66% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,010 | 42 | 4.34% |
| 2023 | 968 | 42 | 4.54% |
| 2022 | 926 | 194 | 26.5% |
| 2021 | 732 | 255 | 53.46% |
| 2020 | 477 | 14 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 463 | 13 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 450 | -20 | -4.26% |
| 2017 | 470 | -14 | -2.89% |
| 2016 | 484 | -174 | -26.44% |
| 2015 | 658 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 655 | 108 | 19.74% |
| 2013 | 547 | 116 | 26.91% |
| 2012 | 431 | 119 | 38.14% |
| 2011 | 312 | -108 | -25.71% |
| 2010 | 420 | 0 | 0% |