Allen Park, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Allen Park, Michigan
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Clockwise: Allen Park City Hall, Lions in training, Uniroyal Giant Tire
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Location within Wayne County
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 Allen Park, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Allen Park, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Michigan |
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| County | Wayne | |
| Incorporated | 1927 (village) 1957 (city) |
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| • Type | Mayor–council | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 7.01 sq mi (18.16 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.00 sq mi (18.12 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) | |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) | |
| Population
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| • City | 28,638 | |
| • Density | 4,094.07/sq mi (1,580.82/km2) | |
| • Metro | 4,285,832 (Metro Detroit) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
48101
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| Area code(s) | 313 | |
| FIPS code | 26-01380 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0619983 | |
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Allen Park is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan, in the United States. In 2023, about 27,528 people lived there.
The Ford Motor Company is a big part of the city. Many of its offices and buildings are in Allen Park. Since 2002, the Detroit Lions football team has had its practice home and main offices here.
Allen Park is famous for its tree-lined streets and brick houses. It was even named one of America's Best Small Cities by Money Magazine. The city is also part of a group of communities called Downriver.
A cool landmark in Allen Park is the Uniroyal Giant Tire. It's the biggest model tire ever made and one of the world's largest roadside attractions. It used to be a Ferris wheel at the 1964 New York World's Fair! It was moved to Allen Park in 1966.
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Exploring Allen Park's Location
Allen Park covers about 7 square miles (18 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Neighboring Cities
Allen Park shares its borders with several other cities. To the south, it's next to Southgate. To the east, you'll find Lincoln Park. Melvindale is to the northeast, and Dearborn is to the north. To the northwest is Dearborn Heights, and Taylor is to the west.
Main Roads in Allen Park
Several important roads run through Allen Park:
- I-75 goes through the southeast part of the city.
- I-94 crosses the northern part of Allen Park.
- M-39, also known as Southfield Road, is a large road that travels through the city.
A Look Back: Allen Park's History
Allen Park became a village in 1927. Later, in 1957, it officially became a city. The city is named after Lewis Allen. He was a lawyer and lumberman who owned a lot of land in the area. Other early residents included Hubert Champaign and Edward Pepper.
Who Lives in Allen Park?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 944 | — | |
| 1940 | 3,487 | 269.4% | |
| 1950 | 12,329 | 253.6% | |
| 1960 | 37,494 | 204.1% | |
| 1970 | 40,747 | 8.7% | |
| 1980 | 34,196 | −16.1% | |
| 1990 | 31,092 | −9.1% | |
| 2000 | 29,376 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 28,210 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 28,638 | 1.5% | |
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In 2010, about 28,210 people lived in Allen Park. There were over 11,500 homes. Most residents were White (92.9%). About 8.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Allen Park was about 41.7 years old. About 21.7% of residents were under 18. About 17.2% were 65 years or older.
Learning in Allen Park: Schools
Allen Park has several schools for students.
Public Schools
Most of Allen Park is part of the Allen Park School District. This district has three elementary schools: Arno, Lindemann, and Bennie. It also includes Allen Park Middle School, Allen Park High School, and Allen Park Community School.
Some parts of northern Allen Park are in the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Public Schools district. Rogers Early Elementary School is in Allen Park. Students from this district often go to Melvindale High School.
The Southgate Community School District also serves a small part of Allen Park. Before Allen Park High School opened in 1950, students had to go to high schools in other nearby cities.
Private Schools
Allen Park also has private schools. These include Inter-City Baptist School and St. Frances Cabrini Schools. St. Frances Cabrini Schools includes Cabrini High School.
Sports and Fun in Allen Park
Allen Park is a great place for sports!
The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) has held many big bowling events at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park. This includes the first-ever PBA World Series of Bowling in 2009. Many professional bowling tournaments have taken place here since then.
The National Football League's Detroit Lions football team has its main offices and training facility right here in Allen Park.
Famous People from Allen Park
Many interesting people have lived in Allen Park, including:
- Terry Andrysiak, a football quarterback
- Amanda Chidester, a softball player
- John Varvatos, a well-known fashion designer
See also
In Spanish: Allen Park (Míchigan) para niños
