Allen, TX Demographics

A map of Allen's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	52,290	53,330	47.4%	51.0%
Asian	23,170	22,348	21.0%	21.4%
Hispanic	13,843	13,197	12.6%	12.6%
Black	13,335	10,058	12.1%	9.6%
Multiracial	6,543	4,854	5.9%	4.6%
Native American/Other	1,084	840	1.0%	0.8%

Allen, Texas has an estimated population of 110,265, an increase from the 104,627 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.4% White, 21.0% Asian, 12.6% Hispanic, 12.1% Black, 5.9% Multiracial, and 1.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas 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 66.7% in 2020 and 69.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Allen is ranked the 37th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Allen's White Population

52,290 residents of Allen, or 47.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Allen is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Allen ranks 993rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allen's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Allen's population has decreased from 51.0% to 47.4%.

Allen is more White than neighboring Plano (46.6% White). Allen is less White than neighboring Fairview (73.9% White), Parker (55.9% White), McKinney (51.5% White), and Lucas (75.8% White).

Allen's Black Population

13,335 residents of Allen, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Allen is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Allen ranks 354th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allen's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Black residents' share of Allen's population has increased from 9.6% to 12.1%.

Allen is more Black than neighboring Fairview (10.3% Black), Parker (11.4% Black), Lucas (4.6% Black), and Plano (8.7% Black).

Allen's Asian Population

23,170 residents of Allen, or 21.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Allen is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Allen ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allen's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Asian residents' share of Allen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.0%.

Allen is more Asian than neighboring Fairview (4% Asian), McKinney (14.4% Asian), and Lucas (6.5% Asian). Allen is less Asian than neighboring Parker (21.7% Asian), and Plano (23.6% Asian).

Allen's Hispanic Population

13,843 residents of Allen, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Allen is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Allen ranks 1432nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allen's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Allen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.6%.

Allen is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairview (7.4% Hispanic), Parker (10.3% Hispanic), and Lucas (10.3% Hispanic). Allen is less Hispanic than neighboring McKinney (17.2% Hispanic), and Plano (16.7% Hispanic).

Allen's Native American/Other Population

1,084 residents of Allen, or 1.0% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Allen ranks 658th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allen's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 29.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Allen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Allen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parker (0% Native American/Other), McKinney (0.6% Native American/Other), Lucas (0.1% Native American/Other), and Plano (0.9% Native American/Other). Allen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview (2.5% Native American/Other).

Allen's Multiracial Population

6,543 residents of Allen, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Allen is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Allen ranks 350th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Allen's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.9%.

Allen is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairview (1.9% Multiracial), Parker (0.6% Multiracial), McKinney (4.1% Multiracial), Lucas (2.6% Multiracial), and Plano (3.5% 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.