Allen, MD Demographics
A map of Allen's Population by Race
Allen, Maryland has an estimated population of 55, a dramatic decrease from the 199 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 10.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Allen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Allen has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Allen, that probability was 27.0% in 2020 and 19.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Allen is ranked the 504th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Allen was ranked the 449th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Allen's White Population
49 residents of Allen, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Allen is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Allen ranks 176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Allen's White population has declined by an estimated 71.0%. White residents' share of Allen's population has increased from 84.9% to 89.1%.
Allen is more White than neighboring Eden (36.5% White), Fruitland (49.9% White), and Princess Anne (21.9% White). Allen is less White than neighboring Whitehaven (100% White), and Quantico (100% White).
Allen's Black Population
0 residents of Allen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Allen is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Allen ranks 269th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Allen's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Allen's population has decreased from 8.0% to 0.0%.
Allen is less Black than neighboring Eden (39.5% Black), Fruitland (28.8% Black), and Princess Anne (72.8% Black).
Allen's Asian Population
0 residents of Allen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Allen is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Allen ranks 448th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Allen's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Allen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Allen is less Asian than neighboring Fruitland (2.2% Asian).
Allen's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Allen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Allen is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Allen ranks 305th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Allen's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Allen's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.
Allen is less Hispanic than neighboring Eden (12.3% Hispanic), Fruitland (13.3% Hispanic), and Princess Anne (3.1% Hispanic).
Allen's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Allen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Allen is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Allen ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Allen's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Allen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Allen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Princess Anne (0.1% Native American/Other).
Allen's Multiracial Population
6 residents of Allen, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Allen is higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Allen ranks 456th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Allen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Allen's population has increased from 2.5% to 10.9%.
Allen is more Multiracial than neighboring Fruitland (5.7% Multiracial), Princess Anne (2% Multiracial), Whitehaven (0% Multiracial), and Quantico (0% Multiracial). Allen is less Multiracial than neighboring Eden (11.7% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.