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Allen, SD
Census-designated place in Bennett County, South Dakota.
Population
783
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
241
ZIP codes
0
Allen and its ZIP codes
Allen at a glance
- Allen is about 20 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Median rent is $635 a month.
Local data for Allen, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Allen, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
37.5%
Median rent
$635/mo
Homeownership
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
17.7
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bennett County. PPP loans are for Allen.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,075
844 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,050
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.7M
FY 2026, $9,668 per person
How people get to work
Allen, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Allen, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
554
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 13°F
20.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Allen, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.8%
U.S. 33.3% +13.5 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
37.6%
U.S. 12.8% +24.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.2%
U.S. 11.1% +8.1 pts
Cities near Allen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MartinCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BateslandTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| KyleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| PorcupineCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.6 |
| Wounded KneeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| WanbleeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2 |
| Merriman, NEVillage | 27 mi | 1 |
| Manderson-White Horse CreekCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Allen, SD in?
- Allen is in Bennett County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Allen, SD?
- About 783 people live in Allen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Allen?
- Nearby places include Martin (12 mi), Batesland (14 mi), Kyle (16 mi), Porcupine (21 mi), Wounded Knee (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023