| Allen, Texas | |
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| — City — | |
| Location of Allen in Collin County, Texas | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • City Council | Mayor Steve Terrell Debbie Stout Ross Obermeyer Joey Herald Robin L. Sedlacek Gary L. Caplinger Jeff McGregor |
| • City Manager | Peter H. Vargas |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 27.1 sq mi (70.2 km2) |
| • Land | 27.1 sq mi (70.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population (2009)[2] | |
| • Total | 84,252 |
| • Density | 1,653.4/sq mi (638.4/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 75002, 75013 |
| Area code(s) | 972, 469, 214 |
| FIPS code | 48-01924[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329377[4] |
| Website | http://www.cityofallen.org |
Allen is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States, a northern suburb of Dallas. As of the 2010 census the city had a total population of 84,246.
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According to the City of Allen, the city has a total area of 27.1 square miles (70 km2). None of the area is covered with water except the small ponds scattered throughout the city.
Allen is considered to be part of the humid continental region, meaning it experiences mild to very cold winter with temperatures in winter ranging from 21 to 43 °F (-6 to 6 °C) in daytime and 8 to 30 °F (-13 to -1 °C) at nighttime. In spring the city has severe thunderstorms and mild warm days; temperatures range from 50 to 70 °F (10 to 21 °C) in daytime and 37 to 57 °F (3 to 14 °C) at night. In summer the city experiences very hot days ranging from 90 to 100 °F (32 to 38 °C). In the autumn the daytime temperatures vary from about 85 to 40 °F (29 to 4 °C).
As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 84,246 people. The racial makeup of the city was 64.9% White, 8.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 13.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.9% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.2% of the population.
There were 14,205 households out of which 55.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.2% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.35.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.9% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 40.7% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city in 2007 was $93,392, and the median income for a family was $100,736.
The Allen area was previously home to the Caddo, Comanche, and other indigenous peoples. The first immigrants from the United States and Europe arrived in the early 1840s.[5] The town was established by the Houston and Central Texas Railroad and named in 1872 for Ebenezer Allen, a state politician and railroad promoter.[6] The railroad allowed crops to be sold across the country before rotting, causing a shift from the previous cattle-based agriculture.[7] On February 22, 1878,[5] a gang led by Sam Bass committed in Allen what is said to be Texas's first train robbery.[6]
From 1908 through 1948, Allen was a stop along the Texas Traction Company's interurban line from Denison to Dallas. Allen was a small town of a few hundred residents when it was incorporated in 1953. Since this time, it has grown dramatically due to the construction of U.S. Route 75, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and the development of nearby Dallas and Plano.[5][6]
According to the city’s most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city’s various funds had $160.9 million in Revenues, $105.6 million in expenditures, $654.8 million in total assets, $125.6 million in total liabilities, and $42.5 million in cash and investments.[8]
The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:[8]
| City Department | Director |
|---|---|
| City Manager | Peter H. Vargas |
| Assistant City Manager | Shelli Siemer |
| Director of Finance | Kevin Hammeke |
| Director of Building and Code Compliance | Bret McCullough |
| Director of Human Resources | Monika Kretschmer |
| Director of Public and Media Relations | Teresa Forsyth Warren |
| City Secretary | Shelley George |
| Director of Community Services | Steve Massey |
| Director of Engineering | John Baumgartner |
| Fire Chief | Bill Hawley |
| Police Chief | Bill Rushing |
| Director of Information Technology | Sid Hudson |
| Director of Library | Jeff Timbs |
| Director of Parks and Recreation | Tim Dentler |
| Director of Planning and Development | Bo Bass |
The Allen Independent School District has 17 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 freshman center, 1 Pat Dillard Special Achievement Center, and 1 high school (Allen High School). Allen ISD serves almost all of Allen.
Small portions of the Allen city limits extend into Lovejoy, McKinney, and Plano ISDs. In the fall of 2006, new 9th grade high school students in the Lovejoy ISD boundaries began attending the newly opened Lovejoy High School [1]. The school became a full 4-year high school in the 2009-10 school year.
Allen hosts a campus of Collin College, which is located inside Allen High School.
Allen High School's football team won the 5A Div 1 state championship on December 20, 2008. They defeated Fort Bend Hightower 21–14.[9][10]
The Allen Eagle Escadrille, Allen High School's marching band participated in the 1994 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland, 1995 and 1999 Texas Gubernatorial Parades, 1997 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, a recipient of the Sudler Shield Award by the John Phillip Sousa Foundation in 2004 and marched in the 117th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on January 2, 2006.
According to the City's 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[8] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees | % of Total City Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Independent School District | 2,345 | 10.28% |
| 2 | Presbyterian Hospital | 858 | 3.76% |
| 3 | City of Allen | 712 | 3.12% |
| 4 | Graphic Converting | 650 | 2.85% |
| 5 | Experian | 575 | 2.52% |
| 6 | Sanmina SCI | 525 | 2.30% |
| 7 | Celerity, Inc | 340 | 1.49% |
| 8 | Jack Henry & Associates | 362 | 1.59% |
| 9 | Sage Telecom | 285 | 1.25% |
| 10 | RCL Enterprises / ColorDynamics | 185 | 0.81% |
In October 2004, the City of Allen purchased Chase Oaks Golf Club in Plano, Texas, adjacent to the southern city limits of the City of Allen. Chase Oaks is a public golf course, and residents are entitled to discounted fees.[11]
A multi-purpose arena, the 7,500-seat Allen Event Center, was completed in November 2009.[12] It is home to the Central Hockey League's Allen Americans, and the Allen Wranglers who play in the Indoor Football League.[13][14]
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