City · Texas
Allen, Texas
Allen, city, in Collin County, Texas. Allen had 113,447 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 104,627 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 110,265 (±41). GEOID 4801924.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
113,447
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 104,627 · ACS 2020-2024: 110,265 ±41
Median household income
$130,901
±$8,183 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$464,100
±$8,017 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,932
±$59 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Allen and what county is it in?
Allen is a city in Collin County, Texas. It covers 26.4 square miles of land, 3,963 residents per square mile in 2020.
Allen is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Allen, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 113,447 people lived in Allen on July 1, 2025, up 8.4% since 2020, in line with Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 104,627 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 110,265 (±41).
| Measure | Allen | Collin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 110,265 ±41 | 1,163,337 | +8,566 |
| Households | 37,243 ±838 | 416,646 | +3,712 |
| Average household size | 2.95 ±0.07 | 2.77 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 39,094 ±901 | 437,396 | +4,321 |
Allen's population since 2000
From 43,554 in 2000 to 113,447 in 2025: up 160.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Allen as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Allen?
The median resident of Allen is 38.4 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 11.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 21.0%. 23.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Allen | Collin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 ±0.9 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% ±1.1 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.4% ±0.9 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±1.0 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.6% ±1.7 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.4% ±2.5 pts | 49.6% | −12.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.1% ±2.6 pts | 10.8% | +2.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 21.0% ±1.4 pts | 18.7% | +3.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.6% ±1.3 pts | 23.3% | +4.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 31.9% ±1.9 pts | 31.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8% ±0.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 7.0% ±0.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4% ±1.4 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8% ±0.8 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.5% ±2.1 pts | 56.2% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.6% ±1.5 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.9% ±2.3 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Allen earn?
Half of Allen's 37,243 households earn less than $130,901 a year (±$8,183), against $121,600 in Collin County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $130,361 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Allen | Collin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,901 ±$8,183 | $121,600 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $161,489 ±$6,939 | $155,619 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,986 ±$2,411 | $57,056 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.1% ±1.5 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.9% ±3.0 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.4% ±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.5 pts | 98.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.2% ±0.9 pts | 96.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Allen?
Owners occupy 69.4% of Allen's occupied homes and renters 30.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $464,100 by its owner (±$8,017). The median renter pays $1,932 a month including utilities, and 47.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Allen | Collin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $464,100 ±$8,017 | $475,600 | +$90,831 |
| Median gross rent | $1,932 ±$59 | $1,859 | +$102 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.0% ±5.8 pts | 37.4% | +11.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,834 ±$104 | $2,843 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.4% ±2.2 pts | 64.5% | −4.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.6% ±2.2 pts | 35.5% | – |
| Housing units | 39,094 ±901 | 437,396 | +4,321 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% ±2.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.4% ±2.0 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.3% ±1.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.3% ±2.0 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% ±1.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Allen building?
Builders took permits for 1,028 new housing units in Allen in 2025 (269 in single-family houses), 9.1 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Allen work and get to work?
64.7% of Allen's workers drive alone and 26.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Allen | Collin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.6% ±1.8 pts | 70.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±0.8 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.7% ±2.1 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±1.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.7% ±1.8 pts | 27.5% | +18.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min ±1.2 | 28.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Allen?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Allen, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,140 (Tract 315.12) to $208,908 (Tract 314.18).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 314.16Collin County | 9,790 | $191,372 |
| Tract 314.13Collin County | 8,240 | $150,395 |
| Tract 315.07Collin County | 7,746 | $94,156 |
| Tract 315.10Collin County | 7,363 | $137,527 |
| Tract 314.18Collin County | 7,120 | $208,908 |
| Tract 314.15Collin County | 6,574 | $185,222 |
| Tract 315.04Collin County | 6,478 | $116,667 |
| Tract 314.14Collin County | 7,225 | $154,653 |
| Tract 315.08Collin County | 5,974 | $97,452 |
| Tract 314.17Collin County | 5,862 | $136,099 |
| Tract 314.25Collin County | 5,549 | $113,865 |
| Tract 315.11Collin County | 5,300 | $71,519 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Allen) · Census block assignment files
How does Allen compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Allen is the 282nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 38th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Allen ranks 91st of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 38th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 275th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st | 979 |
| Median household income | 91st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 113th | 978 |
| Median home value | 96th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 89th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 636th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68th | 877 |
| Median age | 378th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 537th | 973 |
| Work from home | 65th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 382nd | 976 |
Allen's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Allen with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Allen?
5 of the 57 figures for Allen on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Allen are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Allen.