Allen, Kansas
human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Allen is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 160 people lived there.[4]
Allen, Kansas | |
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 Aerial view of Allen (2013) | |
 Location within Lyon County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 38°39′18″N 96°10′11″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Incorporated | 1909[2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,326 ft (404 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 570/sq mi (220/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66833 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-01275 |
| GNIS ID | 2393921[1] |
Allen was created in 1854.[5] It was incorporated as a city in 1909.[6]
Allen was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.[7]
Allen is at 38°39′23″N 96°10′14″W (38.656472, -96.170511).[8] The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2). All of it is land.[3]
Weather
Allen has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Allen has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]
Allen is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.
2020 census
The 2020 census says that there were 160 people, 77 households, and 44 families living in Allen. Of the households, 68.8% owned their home and 31.2% rented their home.
The median age was 43.0 years. Of the people, 87.5% were White, 1.9% were Asian, 4.4% were some other race, and 6.3% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.6% of the people.[4][10]
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 177 people, 77 households, and 46 families living in Allen.[11]
2000 census
The 2000 census says that there were 211 people, 83 households, and 62 families living in Allen.[12]
Allen is part of USD 251 North Lyon County. The Northern Heights High School is in Allen. The Northern Heights High School mascot is Northern Heights Wildcats.[13]
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