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Demographics

As of April 2007, there were 77,465 people living in Allen. This is a dramatic increase from the city's 2000 Census figures showing just over 40,000 people, 14,205 households, and 12,045 families. Other statistics, based on 2000 Census figures, showed population density at 638.4/km˛ (1,653.6/mi˛). There were 15,227 housing units at an average density of 223.2/km˛ (578.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city was 87.14% White, 4.40% African American, 0.52% Native American, 3.73% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.41% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.98% of the population.

There were 14,205 households out of which 55.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.2% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.35.


In the city the population was spread out with 34.9% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 40.7% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The average income for a household in the city in 2006 was $106,196, and the median income for a family was $97,227.


Culture

Allen has, until recent years, been a white low to middle-class suburbia. But there has been a recent increase in different cultures and religions as well as an influx of middle class and upper middle class families.


History

The town was founded in 1870 as a railroad stop for the Houston and Texas Railroad, connecting the railway with nearby farms. The first railway dam used to facilitate the railway still stands at Exchange Park. The town was named after former Texas attorney general and railroad promoter Ebenezer Allen.

In 1878, a gang of robbers led by Sam Bass, committed what is believed to have been the first train robbery in Texas at the RR crossing on what is now McDermott.

During the 1990s, children's television shows such as Barney & Friends and Wishbone were filmed in Allen. Also a few episodes of Zoom.


Education

The Allen Independent School District has 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 freshman center, 1 alternate school, and 1 high school (Allen High School). Allen ISD serves almost all of Allen.

Small portions of the Allen city limits extend into Lovejoy, McKinney, and Plano ISDs. In the fall of 2006, new 9th grade high school students in the Lovejoy ISD boundaries began attending the newly opened Lovejoy High School [1]. A new grade level is to be added each subsequent school year, making the school a full 4-year high school in the 2009-10 school year. Existing Allen High School (Classes 2008 and 2009) students within the Lovejoy ISD boundaries continue to attend Allen High School.

Allen hosts a campus of the Collin County Community College District, which is located inside Allen High School.

The Allen Eagle Escadrille, Allen High School's marching band, performed in the 2006 Tournament of Roses Parade and Bandfest in Pasadena, California. The Escadrille has 650 members, including the band, drill team, and color guard. The Escadrille is the largest high school band in the world. It was also a special participant in the 1994 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland, 1995 and 1999 Texas Gubernatorial Parades, and 1997 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.


Notable residents

The following is a list of past and current residents of Allen, who have obtained notability outside of the community:

Sean M. Welch, Artist
Burton Gilliam, Actor
Matt Barr, Actor
Carly Patterson, 2004 Olympic all-around gymnastics gold medal, beam silver medal, and team competition silver medal.
Dee Hennigan, Actress
Amanda Dunbar, Artist
David Shea, Actor
Tony Dorsett, Dallas Cowboys player, in the Ring of Honor
Dan Foote, illustrator
Casey Dick, University of Arkansas Quarterback
Nathan Dick, University of Arkansas back-up Quarterback
Demyron Martin, Southern Methodist University Runningback
Chris Smith, Texas A&M University Defensive Lineman
Shane Schubert, Musician
Tyler Crane, University of Missouri Defensive End
 
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School Repaorts and Listings
 

Allen High School

public · 10-12
300 Rivercrest Blvd
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0400

Allen Academy

private · PK-12
3201 Boonville Rd
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 776-0731

Allen Elementary

public · PK-5
1414 18th St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 886-9300

Allen Elementary

public · PK-5
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755

Mary Allen Elementary

public · PK-4
P.O. Box 108
Stratford, TX 79084
(806) 366-3340

Raye-Allen Elementary

public · K-5
5015 S 5th St
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5800

Gabe P Allen Elementary

public · PK-5
5220 Nomas St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-5100

Service Center

private · PK-12
#2 Butler Cir
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0540

Southwest Academy

private · PK-8
600 S Jupiter Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 359-6646

Alton Boyd Elementary

public · PK-6
800 Jupiter Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0560

Ereckson Middle School

public · 7-8
450 Tatum Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3308

Lowery Freshman Center

public · 9
120 N Jupiter Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 396-6975

Kerr Elementary School

public · K-6
1325 Glendover Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(214) 495-6765

Dr E T Boon Elementary School

public · K-6
1050 Comanche Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3331

Carlena Chandler Elementary School

public · K-6
1000 Water Oak
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 747-3354

D L Rountree Elementary

public · PK-6
800 E Main St
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0550

W E Pete Ford Middle

public · 7-8
630 Park Pl Dr
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0590

Gene M Reed Elementary

public · PK-6
1200 Rivercrest Blvd
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0580

Walter & Lois Curtis Middle

public · 7-8
1530 Rivercrest Blvd
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0340

Alvis C Story Elementary

public · PK-6
1550 Edelweiss Dr
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0570

Max O Vaughan Elementary

public · PK-6
820 Cottonwood Dr
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0470

Flossie Floyd Green Elementary

public · PK-6
1315 Comanche
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 727-0370

Frances E Norton Elementary

public · PK-6
1120 Newport Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 396-6918

George J Anderson Elementary

public · PK-6
305 N Alder Dr
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 396-6924

James and Margie Marion Elementary

public · K-6
1595 Stablerun
Allen, TX 75002
(214) 495-678

Maryam Montessori Academy

private · PK-3
716 E. Main Street
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-8901

Lovejoy Elementary School

public · K-6
259 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 562-5075

Beverly Elementary School

public · K-5
715 Duchess Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(469) 752-0400

Lovejoy High School

public · 9-12
259 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002

Bolin Elementary School

public · PK-6
5705 Cheyenne
Parker, TX 75002
(214) 495-6750
 
Utility Companies
  Water-City of Allen
TXU Electric
TXU Gas
SBC
972-727-0180
1-800-242-9113
1-800-460-3030
1-800-464-7928
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Hosuing Statistics and Census Information
 

  

 
Total population 43,554 100.0% HISPANIC OR LATINO AND RACE    
SEX AND AGE     Total population 43,554 100.0%
Male 21,743 49.9% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 3,038 7.0%
Female 21,811 50.1.5%     Mexican 1,945 4.5%
          Salvadoran 31 0.1.5%
Under 5 years 4,648 10.7%     Puerto Rican 131 0.3%
5 to 9 years 4,462 10.2%     South American 130 0.3%
10 to 14 years 3,966 9.1.5%     Cuban 68 0.2%
15 to 19 years 3,019 6.9%     Honduran 20 0.0%
20 to 24 years 1,448 3.3%     Guatemalan 14 0.0%
25 to 34 years 7,587 17.4%     Other Hispanic or Latino 699 1.6%
35 to 44 years 10,123 23.2%     Not Hispanic or Latino 40,516 93.0%
45 to 54 years 5,107 11.7%     White alone 36,239 83.2%
55 to 59 years 1,258 2.9%      
60 to 64 years 708 1.6% RELATIONSHIP    
65 to 74 years 762 1.7% Total population 43,554 100.0%
75 to 84 years 383 0.9% In households 43,541 100.0%
85 years and over 83 0.2%     Householder 14,205 32.6%
          Spouse 10,598 24.3%
Median age (years) 31.4       Child 16,593 38.1.5%
              Own child under 18 years 14,710 33.8%
18 years and over 28,344 65.1.5%     Other relatives 1,157 2.7%
    Male 13,980 32.1.5%         Under 18 years 404 0.9%
    Female 14,364 33.0%     Non-relatives 988 2.3%
21 years and over 27,132 62.3%         Unmarried partner 398 0.9%
62 years and over 1,607 3.7% In group quarters 13 0.0%
65 years and over 1,228 2.8%     Institutionalized population 1 0.0%
    Male 529 1.2%     Non-institutionalized population 12 0.0%
    Female 699 1.6%      
      HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE    
RACE     Total households 14,205 100.0%
One race 42,792 98.3% Family households (families) 12,045 84.8%
    White 37,953 87.1.5%         With own children under 18 years 7,886 55.5%
    Black or African American 1,915 4.4%     Married-couple family 10,598 74.6%
    American Indian and Alaska Native 228 0.5%         With own children under 18 years 6,893 48.5%
    Asian 1,625 3.7%     Female householder, no husband present 1,054 7.4%
        Asian Indian 458 1.1.5%         With own children under 18 years 731 5.1.5%
        Cambodian 7 0.0% Non-family households 2,160 15.2%
        Chinese 275 0.6%     Householder living alone 1,694 11.9%
        Filipino 129 0.3%         Householder 65 years and over 230 1.6%
        Japanese 50 0.1.5%      
        Korean 162 0.4% Households with individuals under 18 years 8,119 57.2%
        Laotian 5 0.0% Households with individuals 65 years and over 910 6.4%
        Pakistani 76 0.2%      
        Vietnamese 362 0.8% Average household size 3.07  
        Other Asian (1) 101 0.2% Average family size 3.35  
    Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 20 0.0%      
        Native Hawaiian 3 0.0% HOUSING OCCUPANCY    
        Guamanian or Chamorro 5 0.0% Total housing units 15,227 100.0%
        Samoan 0 0.0% Occupied housing units 14,205 93.3%
        Tongan 1 0.0% Vacant housing units 1,022 6.7%
        Other Pacific Islander (2) 11 0.0%     For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use 14 0.1.5%
    Some other race 1,051 2.4%      
Two or more races 762 1.7% Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) 1.6 (X)
      Rental vacancy rate (percent) 26.3 (X)
Race alone or in combination with one or          
more other races: (3)     HOUSING TENURE    
White 38,652 88.7% Occupied housing units 14,205 100.0%
Black or African American 2,071 4.8% Owner-occupied housing units 12,172 85.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 418 1.0% Renter-occupied housing units 2,033 14.3%
Asian 1,822 4.2%      
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 35 0.1.5% Average household size of owner-occupied units 3.13 (X)
Some other race 1,346 3.1.5% Average household size of renter-occupied units 2.69 (X)
(1) Other Asian alone, or two or more Asian categories.
(2) Other Pacific Islander alone, or two or more Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander categories.
(3) In combination with one or more of the other races listed. The following six numbers may add to more than
the total population and the six percentages may add to more than 100 percent because individuals may report
more than one race.
For information on confidentiality protection, non-sampling error, and definitions, see http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decenial.html
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Compiled by the North Central Texas Council of Governments -
 

  

 

 
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