Allen Authority

Allen is a lower-income, family-oriented village of 883 with home prices 2.4× below the Oklahoma median.

Allen, Oklahoma

Allen is one of the smaller incorporated places in Hughes County, Oklahoma, with a population of 883. Median household income is $41,696.

Definition and scope

Allen sits within Hughes County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4.

Who lives here

Allen has approximately 883 residents. The median age is 37.8 years. Roughly 68% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $84,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 73.3%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
• Asian: 0.8%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Allen is $41,696. Poverty rate stands at 15.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.6%. Educational attainment: 11.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Allen:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Allen is Lobo Field. Federal court business routes through Hughes County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 869 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.