Allen, Texas

Allen is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States, a northern suburb of Dallas. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 84,246. In 2019, the population of Allen is estimated to be 105,623.[7] Allen is located approximately twenty miles (32.2 km) north of downtown Dallas and is a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Not to be confused with McAllen, Texas.

Allen
City
City of Allen
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Location of Allen in Collin County, Texas
Allen
Location of Allen in Collin County, Texas
Allen
Allen (the United States)
Allen
Allen (North America)
Coordinates: 33°05′59″N 96°39′47″W
Country United States
State Texas
County Collin
Incorporated1953
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • City CouncilMayor Debbie Stout
Baine Brooks
Gary L. Caplinger
Lauren Doherty
Kurt Kizer
Carl Clemencich
Chris Schulmeister
 • City ManagerEric Ellwanger
Area
 • Total26.49 sq mi (68.60 km2)
 • Land26.40 sq mi (68.37 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation
659 ft (201 m)
Population
 • Total84,246
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
105,623
 • Density4,000.87/sq mi (1,544.76/km2)
Ethnicity
 • White64.92%
 • Asian12.79%
 • Hispanic11.21%
 • Black8.18%
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
75002, 75013
Area code(s)214, 469, 972
FIPS code48-01924[5]
GNIS feature ID1329377[6]
WebsiteCity of Allen official website

History
Allen Water Station was built for the railroad in 1874.

The Allen area was previously home to the Caddo, Comanche, and other indigenous peoples. The first immigrants from the United States and Europe arrived in the early 1840s.[8] The town was established by the Houston and Central Texas Railroad and named in 1872 for Ebenezer Allen, a state politician and railroad promoter.[9] The railroad allowed sale of crops across the country before they rotted, causing a shift from the previous cattle-based agriculture.[10] On February 22, 1878,[8] a gang led by Sam Bass committed in Allen what is said to be Texas's first train robbery.[9]

From 1908 through 1948, Allen was a stop along the Texas Traction Company's interurban line from Denison to Dallas. Allen was a small town of a few hundred residents when it was incorporated in 1953. Since this time, it has grown dramatically due to the construction of U.S. Route 75, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and the development of nearby Dallas and Plano.[8][9] Among the more recent developments is the Waterford Parks neighborhood.

Geography
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According to the City of Allen, the city has a total area of 27.1 square miles (70 km2). None of the area is covered with water except the small ponds scattered throughout the city.

Climate

Allen has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa in the Koeppen climate classification), with long hot summers and cool winters.

In 2008, an EF-1 tornado touched down in Allen, damaging approximately 50 homes.[11] In 2019, an EF-0 tornado touched down in west Allen.[12]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
188096—
1960659—
19701,940194.4%
19808,314328.6%
199018,309120.2%
200043,554137.9%
201084,24693.4%
Est. 2019105,623[3]25.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 84,246 people. The racial makeup of the city was 69.5% White (61.1% Non-Hispanic White), 9.0% African American, 0.4% Native American, 16.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.9% of the population.[14]

There were 14,205 households, out of which 55.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.2% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.35. In 2019, 96% of adults living in Allen had at least high school degree and 55% had at least a Bachelor's degree.[7]

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.9% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 40.7% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

As of the 2019 City of Allen Facts and Figures, the population in the city of Allen is 103,765. In 2019, 96% of adults living in Allen had at least high school degree and 55% had at least a Bachelor's degree. The average household income was $107,602. The City of Allen had 27,791 family units. The median age was 35.8 years. The median home value was $251,405. 59,620 of the population is currently registered to vote.[7]

Economy

In 1992, Allen citizens approved the creation of the Allen Economic Development Corporation, which is funded by a 0.5% sales tax.[15] According to the City's 2014 Facts & Figures,[16] the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of employees % of total city employment
1 Allen Independent School District 2,502 5.01%
2 The Village at Allen and Fairview 2,160 4.33%
3 Allen Premium Outlets 1,000 2.00%
4 Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms 1,000 2.00%
5 Experian 955 1.91%
6 City of Allen 809 1.62%
7 Frontier Communications 693 1.39%
8 Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital 670 1.34%
9 Jack Henry & Associates 569 1.14%
10 PFSweb 400 0.80%

Allen serves as the corporate headquarters for the following companies: MonkeySports, CVE Technology,[17] PFSweb,[18] WatchGuard Video,[19] PINSTACK,[20] Boss Fight Entertainment,[21] Brass Roots Technologies,[22] Cytracom,[23] No Magic, Lyrick Studios, WiQuest Communications, and Credit Union of Texas[24]

The city also has a 79,000-square-foot convention center (Watters Creek Convention Center) that is owned and operated by Marriott Hotels.[25] In addition, Allen also has a multi-purpose arena, the 7,500-seat Allen Event Center, which is owned and operated by the City of Allen. There are three major malls/shopping complexes in the city: Allen Premium Outlets, Watters Creek, and The Village at Allen. These shopping complexes attract many visitors to Allen, Texas on a daily basis.

Allen also boasts many luxury hotels often used by visitors and business-people: Hyatt Place Dallas/Allen, Hilton Garden Inn Dallas-Allen, Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Allen at Allen Event Center, and Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Allen.[26]

Parks and Recreation

Allen has two major recreation centers: Joe Farmer Recreation Center and Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium. Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium boasts a large-scale indoor aquatic park with many swimming lanes, a rock-climbing wall, and a fitness center. Allen also boasts an ice rink - Allen Community Ice Rink, a city-owned pool - Ford Pool, a city-owned golf course - The Courses at Watters Creek, and a senior recreation center - Allen Senior Recreation Center. Most notably, Allen has The Edge Skate Park and Visitor Center, a 37,915-square-foot outdoor skate park making it one of the largest skate parks in Texas.[27]

Allen is also home to 60 natural and man-made parks - over 1,188 acres of park land in total.[7] Some of the more notable parks are the following: Allen Station Park, Bethany Lakes Park, Celebration Park, Glendover Park, Spirit Park, Stacy Ridge, Twin Creeks Park, Waterford Park, and Windridge Park.[28]

Every year, Allen hosts the Allen USA Celebration on the last Saturday of June, which usually falls on the Saturday preceding the Independence Day (United States) holiday. The celebration boasts a large assortment of food trucks/stalls, sports drills, music concerts, a car show, bounce houses, and a large fireworks display - regarded as one of the largest in Texas.[29] In previous years, there have been performances by Pentatonix, Jerry Jeff Walker, Vince Vance & the Valiants, Survivor (band), James "J.T." Taylor, Eddie Money, 38 Special (band), Three Dog Night, Commodores, Michael McDonald (musician), and Lou Gramm. Now, the event draws in around 100,000 people annually and is considered to be the largest event in Allen.[30]

Sports
An Allen Americans hockey game at Allen Event Center.

In October 2004, the City of Allen purchased Chase Oaks Golf Club in Plano, Texas, adjacent to the southern city limits of the City of Allen. Chase Oaks, since renamed The Courses at Watters Creek, is a public golf course, and residents are entitled to discounted fees.[31]

A multi-purpose arena, the 7,500-seat Allen Event Center, was completed in November 2009.[32] It is home to the ECHL's Allen Americans and the Dallas Sidekicks of the Major Arena Soccer League.[33][34]

Government

According to the city's most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's various funds had $160.9 million in revenues, $105.6 million in expenditures, $654.8 million in total assets, $125.6 million in total liabilities, and $42.5 million in cash and investments.[35]

The city of Allen is a voluntary member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments association, the purpose of which is to coordinate individual and collective local governments and facilitate regional solutions, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and enable joint decisions.

The Allen City Council consists of the mayor and six council members, who are elected to serve three year terms. The council's responsibilities include planning and approving the budget, setting policy, enacting ordinances, establishing municipal law, regulating zoning, and appointing board and commission members. A professionally trained city manager manages day-to-day operations.[36]

Appointments to City of Allen boards, commissions, and committees are typically two-year staggered terms, though some are three-year appointments.[37]

The current state senator for Texas Senate, District 8 is Angela Paxton. Jeff Leach (politician) is the state representative for District 67 and Candy Noble is the state representative for District 89. Allen residents are represented in the United States Congress by Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn and representative (Van Taylor.[38]

Education

Colleges

Allen hosts a campus of Collin College, which is located inside Allen High School and mainly serves dual-credit high school students. A separate Collin College Technical Campus is expected to complete construction in 2020, located in west Allen. The 340,000 square-foot facility will serve more than 7,000 students when fully occupied and will be dedicated to workforce education.[39]

Public schools
Allen High School
Allen High School's Eagle Stadium.

The Allen Independent School District has 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 freshman center (Lowery Freshman Center), 1 alternative education center, and 1 high school (Allen High School). Allen ISD serves almost all of Allen. Allen ISD opened a 111,000 square-foot STEAM center. It also serves as a location for elementary and middle school field trip experiences for enrichment on STEAM topics and experiences.[40]

Small portions of the Allen city limits extend into Lovejoy, McKinney, and Plano ISDs. In the fall of 2006, new 9th grade high school students in the Lovejoy ISD boundaries began attending the newly opened Lovejoy High School.[41] The school became a full 4-year high school in the 2009–10 school year.

Eagle Stadium opened on August 31, 2012, at a cost of $60 million and seats 18,000 people.[42]

Allen High School offers advanced academic coursework through AP and IB courses. AP course enrollment is 53%.[43]

Public libraries

The City of Allen possesses one sole library located in Downtown Allen: Allen Public Library. As of the 2019 City of Allen Facts and Figures, Allen has 147,772 volumes and 406,595 people were said to have visited the library.

Transportation

Allen is served directly by several major roadways and freeways. Allen is bisected by U.S. Highway 75 and bordered to the west by Texas State Highway 121. Some of the major roadways in Allen are: Stacy Road, Exchange Parkway, McDermott Drive, Main Street, Alma Drive, Greenville Avenue, Ridgeview Drive, Allen Heights Drive, Angel Parkway, and Bethany Drive. Currently, with the large increase in its population and its ongoing retail and business development, traffic has become congested.

Currently, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) train system in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex does not extend into the City of Allen, though there has been ongoing discussion of possible expansion into Allen.

Allen is roughly 30 miles northeast of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which is the primary airport serving Allen residents and visitors. It is also roughly 30 miles northeast of Dallas Love Field Airport.

Accolades

In 2017, CNN Money named Allen the #2 in its annual list of "Best Places to Live" in the United States and #2 in "Best Places to Launch a Career".[44][45] In 2017, Areavibes named Allen the "Best Place to Live" after analysis of over 30,000 different cities.[46] In 2019, Safehome.org named Allen #2 in safest cities in Texas with a population greater than 50,000.[47]

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