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Allen, New York

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Population in 2010: 448.
Population change since 2000: -3.0%
 
Males: 236  (52.7%)
Females: 212  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

42.8 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14735.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,966 (it was $27,386 in 2000)
Allen:

$48,966
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,465 (it was $13,830 in 2000)

Allen town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $102,269 (it was $54,000 in 2000)
Allen:

$102,269
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $130,143; detached houses: $133,956; townhouses or other attached units: $933,393; in 2-unit structures: $134,751; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $363,909; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $254,137; mobile homes: $80,414; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $180,265
March 2022 cost of living index in Allen: 96.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
  • Races in Allen, NY (2010)
    • 43897.8%White alone
    • 51.1%Two or more races
    • 40.9%Hispanic
    • 10.2%Asian alone

Races in Allen detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (35.9%), United States (15.2%), English (13.9%), Irish (11.7%), Polish (7.4%), Italian (3.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1823

Land area: 36.4 square miles.

Population density: 12 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Allen town:

1.8% ($970)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheektowaga, NY (51.5 miles , pop. 79,988).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (54.6 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (223.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Granger, NY (2.2 miles ),
Birdsall, NY (2.4 miles ),
Fillmore, NY (2.6 miles ),
Angelica, NY (2.6 miles ),
Caneadea, NY (2.7 miles ),
Houghton, NY (2.7 miles ),
Hume, NY (2.8 miles ),
Belfast, NY (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.40 N, Longitude: 78.02 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 585

Distribution of median household income in Allen, NY in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $148,800
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $83,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $10,400
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $10,400
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $10,400
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $10,400
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $10,400
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $37,100
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $10,500
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $41,200
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $35,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 1999: 9 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $45,900
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $16,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Allen, NY residents
Average permit cost in Allen, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Allen, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.4%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Truck transportation (6.6%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.0%)
  • Social assistance (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.0%)
  • Construction (13.0%)
  • Truck transportation (10.2%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Food (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (28.8%)
  • Social assistance (13.6%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Health care (5.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Allen, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (11.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.8%)

Average climate in Allen, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Allen-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.9 miles away from the Allen town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/24/1967, a category F3 tornado 23.5 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Allen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 137.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 214.3 miles away from Allen center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 310.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 170.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 261.5 miles away from Allen center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 259.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allegany County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 12, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Allen:

  • ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB HOUGHTON L L C (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HOUGHTON, NY)
  • FINGER LAKES DDSO (Hospital, about 13 miles away; NUNDA, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allen:

  • SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 16 miles; Alfred, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,483)
  • Alfred University (about 16 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 2,411)
  • SUNY College at Geneseo (about 30 miles; Geneseo, NY; FT enrollment: 5,520)
  • St Bonaventure University (about 33 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; FT enrollment: 2,286)
  • Genesee Community College (about 43 miles; Batavia, NY; FT enrollment: 4,290)
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 47 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • Rochester Institute of Technology (about 51 miles; Rochester, NY; FT enrollment: 14,177)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Allen: State Road (A), Basswood Hill Farm (B), Evergreen Trails Campground (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Allen: Saint Pauls Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Basswood Hill Cemetery (1), White Cemetery (2), Allen Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Jones Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Allegany County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.2%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.8%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

18.7%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.2%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Allen:

Marital status in Allen, NY
  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

For population 25 years and over in Allen:

  • High school or higher: 76.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 10.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Allen, NY (based on Allegany County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,88146
Mainline Protestant4,79839
Catholic4,31310
Other2444
None34,710-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Allegany County:

3.03 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Allegany County:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Allegany County:

5.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 42
Here:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Allegany County:

25.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.5%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Allen:

  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • WCJW (1140 AM; daytime; 2 kW; WARSAW, NY; Owner: LLOYD LANE, INCORPORATED)
  • WLEA (1480 AM; 2 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLSV (790 AM; 1 kW; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WYSL (1040 AM; 2 kW; AVON, NY; Owner: RADIO LIVINGSTON, LTD)
  • WXRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; LANCASTER, NY; Owner: DOME BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Allen:

  • WZKZ (101.9 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WNSA (107.7 FM; WETHERSFIELD TWNSHP, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
  • WJSL (90.3 FM; HOUGHTON, NY; Owner: WXXI PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL)
  • WDNY-FM (93.9 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC.)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • W201CY (88.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • W246AP (97.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES)
  • W282AC (104.3 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKPQ (105.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCKR (92.1 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJQZ (103.5 FM; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCID (89.1 FM; FRIENDSHIP, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WETD (90.7 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WCIY (88.9 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WSQA (88.7 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WFXF (107.3 FM; SOUTH BRISTOL TOWNSH, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNVE (95.1 FM; HONEOYE FALLS, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W257AX (99.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WPIG (95.7 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
  • WOLN (91.3 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)

TV broadcast stations around Allen:

  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WPXJ-TV (Channel 51; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: PAXSON BUFFALO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W16BE (Channel 16; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
  • W62AQ (Channel 62; FILLMORE, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
  • W65AJ (Channel 65; ANGELICA, ETC., NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.9mTotal length
  • $5,122,000Total costs
  • 1,895Total average daily traffic
  • 159Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,069Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Allen, NY
  • 34.2%Wood
  • 30.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Allen, NY
  • 43.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.7%Wood
  • 17.4%Utility gas
  • 8.7%Electricity
  • 8.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Allen compared to New York state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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