Allen, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| 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
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| • Total | 493  |
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488 |
| • Density | 12.15/sq mi (4.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14711, 14709, 14735
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| 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.
Contents
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 | |||
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| 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% | |
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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
In Spanish: Allen (Nueva York) para niños
