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Allen
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Location of New York in the United States
Location of New York in the United States
Country United States
State New York
County Allegany County
Incorporated 1823
Area
 • Total 36.58 sq mi (94.74 km2)
 • Land 36.38 sq mi (94.22 km2)
 • Water 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2)
Elevation
2,021 ft (616 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 493 Increase
 • Estimate 
(2021)
488
 • Density 12.15/sq mi (4.69/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14711, 14709, 14735
Area code(s) 585
FIPS code 36-003-01319

Allen is a small town located in Allegany County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 493 people lived there. The town was named after Ethan Allen, a famous American soldier.

The Town of Allen is found in the north-central part of Allegany County.

Discovering Allen, New York

The Story of Allen's Beginnings

The Town of Allen was created in 1823. It was formed from a part of another town called Angelica. A few years later, in 1829, more land was added to Allen from the Town of Birdsall.

Where is Allen Located?

Allen covers a total area of about 36.6 square miles (94.74 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36.4 square miles (94.22 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.53 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Allen?

The number of people living in Allen has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1830 898
1840 867 −3.5%
1850 955 10.1%
1860 991 3.8%
1870 794 −19.9%
1880 818 3.0%
1890 717 −12.3%
1900 655 −8.6%
1910 598 −8.7%
1920 524 −12.4%
1930 419 −20.0%
1940 416 −0.7%
1950 347 −16.6%
1960 306 −11.8%
1970 292 −4.6%
1980 486 66.4%
1990 406 −16.5%
2000 462 13.8%
2010 448 −3.0%
2020 493 10.0%
2021 (est.) 488 8.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 462 people living in Allen. Most of the people were White (98.92%). A small number were Native American (0.43%) or from two or more races (0.65%).

About 30.9% of homes had children under 18. The average household had about 2.6 people. The average family had about 3 people.

The median age in the town was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39, and half were older.

Places to Find in Allen

  • Allen Center – This is a small village, or hamlet, right in the middle of the town. You can find it on County Route 15.
  • Aristotle – Another hamlet located near the southern border of the town. It's also on County Route 15.
  • Polish Mountain – A mountain located close to Allen Lake.
  • State Road – This is a specific spot near the eastern edge of the town.
  • West Allen – A location found southwest of Allen Center.
  • Wigwam Creek – A stream that flows through the western part of the town.

See also

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