Allen, Texas has grown from a small railroad town into one of the most dynamic cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Here’s a snapshot of who lives here and what makes Allen one of the most desirable communities in North Texas.
Population & Growth
Population: 113,300 (as of July 1, 2025) 2026 Projected Population: 113,980 Allen ranks as the 37th most populated city in Texas out of 1,795 cities.
Key Statistics
Median Age: 37 Land Area: 26.39 square miles Elevation: 659 ft. Average Rainfall: 41.0 inches per year Average Temperature: 62.83°F Telephone Area Codes: 972, 469, and 214 Zip Codes: 75002 and 75013
Economy & Housing
Median Household Income: $129,130 Median Home Value: $495,615 Median Rent: $1,877 per month Unemployment Rate: 4.3% Poverty Rate: 4.8%
Racial & Ethnic Makeup
White: 55.74% Asian: 19.63% Black or African American: 10.62% Multiracial: 10.52% Other races: 3.13% Native American: 0.33% Pacific Islander: 0.03%
23.6% of Allen residents were born outside the United States. 90.5% are U.S. citizens.
Parks, Trails & Recreation
700+ acres of developed parkland 83.25 miles of hike and bike trails 5 recreation facilities
Allen is part of the Six Cities trail plan — a regional trail system connecting Allen, Plano, McKinney, Richardson, Frisco and Garland. The Watters Trail South extension is currently under construction with completion expected summer 2026.
Dining & Hospitality
Restaurants: 250+ Hotels: 10+ properties serving the Allen and Fairview area, including:
Hampton Inn, Hilton Fairview/Allen, Residence Inn, Home2 Suites, Staybridge Suites, Tru by Hilton, La Quinta Inn, Hyatt Place, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, and Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center.
Public Safety
Allen Police Department: 1 main station at 215 McDermott Drive, Allen, TX 75013, plus three storefront locations at Allen Premium Outlets, The Village at Allen, and Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm.
Sources
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2024
City of Allen — cityofallen.org
Visit Allen Texas — visitallentexas.com
Cubit Planning 2026 Population Projections