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Allen, KY
City in Floyd County, Kentucky.
Population
157
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
879
ZIP codes
0
Allen and its ZIP codes
Allen at a glance
- Allen is about 7.7 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Allen, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Allen.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,128
11,099 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,956
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $8,465 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Allen, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
577
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
Cities near Allen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DwaleCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.6 |
| MartinCity | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| PrestonsburgCity | 5.9 mi | 14.7 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Betsy LayneCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.8 |
| AuxierCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Coal Run VillageCity | 10 mi | 8.8 |
| McDowellCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| Van LearCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| WaylandCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| West Van LearCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| PaintsvilleCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| PikevilleCity | 15 mi | 20.8 |
| WheelwrightCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| InezCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| Pippa PassesCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Allen, KY in?
- Allen is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Allen, KY?
- About 157 people live in Allen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Allen?
- Nearby places include Dwale (1 mi), Martin (3.8 mi), Prestonsburg (5.9 mi), Maytown (6.7 mi), Betsy Layne (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023