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'''Allen''' is a [[census-designated place]] in [[Bennett County, South Dakota]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the CDP had a population of 420. It is considered the [[List of the poorest places in the United States|poorest place in the United States.]]


'''Allen''' is a [[census-designated place]] on the [[Pine Ridge Indian Reservation]] in [[Bennett County, South Dakota|Bennett County]], [[South Dakota]], United States, that was named for the Allen Township ([[civil township]]),<ref>{{gnis|1267920|Township of Allen}}</ref> which it encompasses. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the CDP had a population of 460.<ref name="USCensus">{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau: Allen CDP, South Dakota |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US4600900 |access-date=2021-12-18 |website=[[United States Census Bureau]] |language=en-US}}</ref> It is one of two places which are closest to the North American [[Pole of inaccessibility#North America|continental pole of inaccessibility]].
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==Geography==


==History==
Allen is located at {{coord|43|16|50|N|101|55|40|W|city}} (43.280547, -101.927689){{GR|1}}.
The CDP is named for the Allen Township, which in turn was named for Charles W. Allen, the town's first merchant.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Federal Writers' Project |url=http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027015455;view=1up;seq=79 |title=South Dakota place-names, v.1-3 | series=American guide series |publisher=[[University of South Dakota]] |year=1940 |page=21 |author-link=Federal Writers' Project}}</ref>


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==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of 3.9&nbsp;square miles (10.2&nbsp;km²), all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|3.9|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


Allen has been assigned the [[ZIP code]] 57714.
Allen has been assigned the [[ZIP code]] 57714 throughout the CDP.

In North America, the [[continental pole of inaccessibility]] is between [[Kyle, South Dakota|Kyle]] and Allen, located {{convert|1650|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the nearest coastline at {{Coord|43.36|N|101.97|W|name=Pole of Inaccessibility North America}}.<ref name="PIA">{{Cite journal |last1=Garcia-Castellanos |first1=D. |last2=U. Lombardo |year=2007 |title=Poles of Inaccessibility: A Calculation Algorithm for the Remotest Places on Earth |url=http://cuba.ija.csic.es/~danielgc/papers/Garcia-Castellanos,%20Lombardo,%202007,%20SGJ.pdf |url-status=dead |journal=Scottish Geographical Journal |volume=123 |issue=3 |pages=227–233 |doi=10.1080/14702540801897809 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140629230429/http://cuba.ija.csic.es/~danielgc/papers/Garcia-Castellanos,%20Lombardo,%202007,%20SGJ.pdf |archive-date=June 29, 2014 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |s2cid=55876083}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 419 people, 80 households, and 70 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 106.8 people per square mile (41.3/km²). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 22.2/sq&nbsp;mi (8.6/km²).
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===2020===
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There were 80 households out of which 62.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 21.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 50.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 10.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 5.24 and the average family size was 5.51.
As of the [[census]] of 2020. there were 460 people and 84 households in the CDP.{{refn|name=USCBP1|{{Cite web |title=P1: RACE - Census Bureau Table |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/ |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=[[United States Census Bureau]] |language=en-US}}}} The [[population density]] was {{convert|117.9|sqmi||abbr=on|disp=preunit|people/}}. There were 87 housing units (84 occupied) at an average density of {{convert|22.2|sqmi||abbr=on|disp=preunit|per }}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 0.87% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 98.91% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 0.22% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.52% of the population.


===2010===
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In the CDP the population was spread out with 50.4% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 12.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 18 years. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.
As of the census of 2010, there were 420 people living in the CDP.{{r|USCBP1}}


===Race and ethnicity===
===2000===
The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.30% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 94.03% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 1.67% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.43% of the population.
As of the census{{refn|{{Cite web |title=DP1: Census Bureau Table |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=2000%20census&text=DP&g=1600000US4600900&tid=DECENNIALDPSF42000.DP1 |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=[[United States Census Bureau]] |language=en-US}}}} of 2000, there were 419 people, 80 households, and 70 families living in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|106.8|sqmi||abbr=on|disp=preunit|people/}}. There were 87 housing units at an average density of {{convert|22.2|sqmi||abbr=on|disp=preunit|per }}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.30% White, 94.03% Native American, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

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There were 80 households, out of which 62.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 21.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 50.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 10.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 5.24 and the average family size was 5.51.

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In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 50.4% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 12.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 18 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.


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===Income===
The median income for a household in the CDP was $7,578, and the median income for a family was $3,819. Males had a median income of $0 versus $12,188 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $1,539. About 95.9% of families and 96.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 97.1% of those under age 18 and 100.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $7,578, and the median income for a family was $3,819. Males had a median income of $0 versus $12,188 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $1,539. About 95.9% of families and 96.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 97.1% of those under age 18 and 100.0% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The [[Bureau of Indian Education]] (BIE) is affiliated with the American Horse School, a [[K-8 school]] operated by a tribal group.<ref>{{Cite web |title=American Horse School |url=https://www.bie.edu/schools/directory/american-horse-school |publisher=[[Bureau of Indian Education]] |accessdate=2021-08-11}}</ref>

It was established in 1931 as the consolidation of Day School #20 and Day School #21, with the former buildings of those two schools becoming teacher housing. {{Asof|2019}}, its enrollment is 330.{{refn|{{Cite web |title=About American Horse School |url=http://americanhorseschool.org/ |website=American Horse School |access-date=2022-06-29 |date=2019-07-11}}}} In 2015, the ''[[Minneapolis Star-Tribune]]'' editorial board wrote that American Horse had poor insulation, had too many students relative to building capacity, has tile flooring in poor repair and using [[asbestos]], and "lacks the electrical and communications infrastructure needed to support the technology used in modern education."<ref name="BeautyDet">{{Cite web |date=2015-04-02 |title=Pine Ridge schools: Amid beauty, deterioration |url=https://www.startribune.com/part-3-pine-ridge-schools-amid-beauty-deterioration/284902601/?refresh=true |newspaper=[[Minneapolis Star Tribune]] |accessdate=2021-08-11}}</ref>

The town, like other areas in the county, is within [[Bennett County School District 03-1]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Bennett County, SD |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st46_sd/schooldistrict_maps/c46007_bennett/DC20SD_C46007.pdf |publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2021-08-11}}</ref>

The Allen Youth Center, which opened in 2014, provides tutoring, recreation, and food distribution. It has been powered with [[Solar panel|solar panels]] since 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-01 |title=Allen Youth Center, Pine Ridge Reservation, goes #SOLAR |url=https://www.investorideas.com/news/2018/renewable-energy/10012AllenYouthCenter-Solar.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001233115/https://www.investorideas.com/news/2018/renewable-energy/10012AllenYouthCenter-Solar.asp |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |access-date=2022-01-02 |website=Investorideas.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Omniciye Multicultural Rotary Club |date=2018 |title=Pine Ridge Area Service Organizations Directory: History, Profiles and Rotary Requests |url=https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000010486/en-us/files/homepage/rotary-requests-directory/RotaryDirectory.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012231423/https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000010486/en-us/files/homepage/rotary-requests-directory/RotaryDirectory.pdf |archive-date=October 12, 2021 |pages=26–27}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of census-designated places in South Dakota]]


==References==
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Allen, South Dakota
CDP
Location in Bennett County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Bennett County and the state of South Dakota
Allen, South Dakota is located in the United States
Allen, South Dakota
Allen, South Dakota
Location of Allen
Allen, South Dakota is located in North America
Allen, South Dakota
Allen, South Dakota
Allen, South Dakota (North America)
Coordinates: 43°16′45″N 101°55′35″W / 43.27917°N 101.92639°W / 43.27917; -101.92639[1]
CountryUnited States
stateSouth Dakota
CountiesBennett
Civil townshipAllen Township
Area
 • Total
3.9 sq mi (10 km2)
 • Land3.9 sq mi (10 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
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3,297 ft (1,005 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
460
 • Density107.7/sq mi (41.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
57714
GNIS feature ID2393315[2]

Allen is a census-designated place on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Bennett County, South Dakota, United States, that was named for the Allen Township (civil township),[3] which it encompasses. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 460.[4] It is one of two places which are closest to the North American continental pole of inaccessibility.

History

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The CDP is named for the Allen Township, which in turn was named for Charles W. Allen, the town's first merchant.[5]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10 km2), all land.

Allen has been assigned the ZIP code 57714 throughout the CDP.

In North America, the continental pole of inaccessibility is between Kyle and Allen, located 1,650 km (1,030 mi) from the nearest coastline at 43°22′N 101°58′W / 43.36°N 101.97°W / 43.36; -101.97 (Pole of Inaccessibility North America).[6]

Demographics

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Historical population
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2000419—
20104200.2%
20204609.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020

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As of the census of 2020. there were 460 people and 84 households in the CDP.[7] The population density was 117.9 people/sq mi (305 people/km2). There were 87 housing units (84 occupied) at an average density of 22.2 per sq mi (57 per km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 0.87% White, 98.91% Native American, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

2010

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As of the census of 2010, there were 420 people living in the CDP.[7]

2000

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As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 419 people, 80 households, and 70 families living in the CDP. The population density was 106.8 people/sq mi (277 people/km2). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 22.2 per sq mi (57 per km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.30% White, 94.03% Native American, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 80 households, out of which 62.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 21.3% were married couples living together, 50.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 10.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 5.24 and the average family size was 5.51.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 50.4% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 12.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 18 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $7,578, and the median income for a family was $3,819. Males had a median income of $0 versus $12,188 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $1,539. About 95.9% of families and 96.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 97.1% of those under age 18 and 100.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is affiliated with the American Horse School, a K-8 school operated by a tribal group.[9]

It was established in 1931 as the consolidation of Day School #20 and Day School #21, with the former buildings of those two schools becoming teacher housing. As of 2019, its enrollment is 330.[10] In 2015, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune editorial board wrote that American Horse had poor insulation, had too many students relative to building capacity, has tile flooring in poor repair and using asbestos, and "lacks the electrical and communications infrastructure needed to support the technology used in modern education."[11]

The town, like other areas in the county, is within Bennett County School District 03-1.[12]

The Allen Youth Center, which opened in 2014, provides tutoring, recreation, and food distribution. It has been powered with solar panels since 2018.[13][14]

See also

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References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Allen, South Dakota.
  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allen, South Dakota
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Allen
  4. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau: Allen CDP, South Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  5. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. American guide series. University of South Dakota. p. 21.
  6. ^ Garcia-Castellanos, D.; U. Lombardo (2007). "Poles of Inaccessibility: A Calculation Algorithm for the Remotest Places on Earth" (PDF). Scottish Geographical Journal. 123 (3): 227–233. doi:10.1080/14702540801897809. S2CID 55876083. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-06-29. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  7. ^ a b "P1: RACE - Census Bureau Table". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  8. ^ "DP1: Census Bureau Table". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  9. ^ "American Horse School". Bureau of Indian Education. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
  10. ^ "About American Horse School". American Horse School. 2019-07-11. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  11. ^ "Pine Ridge schools: Amid beauty, deterioration". Minneapolis Star Tribune. 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
  12. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Bennett County, SD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
  13. ^ "Allen Youth Center, Pine Ridge Reservation, goes #SOLAR". Investorideas.com. 2018-10-01. Archived from the original on 2018-10-01. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  14. ^ Omniciye Multicultural Rotary Club (2018). "Pine Ridge Area Service Organizations Directory: History, Profiles and Rotary Requests" (PDF). pp. 26–27. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-10-12.
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