Allen: Demographics & People
Allen's population stands at 883 people, in 365 households. Population shrank 8.6% from 966 (2022) to 883 (2024). Median age 37.8 years. (2.6y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 73% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.18). 77% of households are family-led. County is gaining 341 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 48% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 23% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 88 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 8.6% from 966 (2022) to 883 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~808 (extrapolated at -4.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 716.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 13,367 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -8.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 966 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 883 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 883 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 716 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.8y is 1.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.8 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 883 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 213 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 180.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 290.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 200 |
| Population under 18 | 213 |
| Median age | 37.8 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 883 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.18 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 724 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 74 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 18.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 89.8% |
| Asian population | 0.8% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.8% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 73.3% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.7% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 3% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 628 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 222 |
| Share born in this state | 71.1% |
| Share born in another state | 28.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 25.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 9 |
| From Africa | 4 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 3 |
Households & Family Composition
365 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 77% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 289 families, 27% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 266 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 289 |
| Married couples with children | 78 |
| Single-parent households | 14 |
| Average household size | 2.54 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 12 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 3 |
| Family households | 281 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 77.0% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 365 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 4.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 341 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 4.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 10,182 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 9,841 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 341 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 110 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 26 residents live in group quarters (2.9% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 26 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40063 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 063 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Hughes |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 52.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 42.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 63.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40063 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Hughes County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 547 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40063 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Hughes County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 48.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 13,279 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 883, shrinking, family-oriented, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 883 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Hughes County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade