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Allen, Texas
City
Location of Allen in Collin County, Texas
Location of Allen in Collin County, Texas
CountryUnited States United States
StateTexas Texas
CountyCollin
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • City CouncilMayor Steve Terrell
Debbie Stout
Ross Obermeyer
Joey Herald
Robin L. Sedlacek
Gary L. Caplinger
Jeff McGregor
 • City ManagerPeter H. Vargas
Area
[1]
 • Total
27.1 sq mi (70.2 km2)
 • Land27.1 sq mi (70.2 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
659 ft (201 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total
84,246
 • Density3,108/sq mi (1,200.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
75002, 75013
Area code(s)972, 469, 214
FIPS code48-01924Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1329377Template:GR
Websitehttp://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.

Geography

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.

Climate

Allen is considered to be part of the humid subtropical region.

Demographics

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.

History

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.[3] The town was established by the Houston and Central Texas Railroad and named in 1872 for Ebenezer Allen, a state politician and railroad promoter.[4] The railroad allowed crops to be sold across the country before rotting, causing a shift from the previous cattle-based agriculture.[5] On February 22, 1878,[3] a gang led by Sam Bass committed in Allen what is said to be Texas's first train robbery.[4]

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.[3][4]

Government

Local government

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.[6]

The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:[6]

Mayor Steve Terrell
City Department Director
City Manager Peter H. Vargas
Assistant City Manager Shelli Siemer
Chief Financial Officer Kevin Hammeke
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 Economic Development Harry Whalen
Director of Engineering John Baumgartner
Fire Chief Bill Hawley
Police Chief Brian Harvey
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

Education

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.[7][8]

The Allen Eagle Escadrille, Allen High School's marching band, participated in the 1994 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland,[9] the 1995 and 1999 Texas Gubernatorial Parades, the 1997 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, and marched in the 117th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on January 2, 2006.[10] They were also a recipient of the Sudler Shield Award by the John Phillip Sousa Foundation in 2004.[11]

Economy

According to the City's 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[6] 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%

Sports

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.[12]

A multi-purpose arena, the 7,500-seat Allen Event Center, was completed in November 2009.[13] It is home to the Central Hockey League's Allen Americans, the Allen Wranglers who play in the Indoor Football League, and the Dallas Sidekicks of the Professional Arena Soccer League.[14][15]

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ "City of Allen - Facts & Figures" (PDF). City of Allen Department of Planning & Development. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
  2. ^ "Allen city, Texas - Population Finder". United States Census Bureau, Population Division. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
  3. ^ a b c "History". City of Allen. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b c Minor, David. "Allen, TX". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Gilliam, Burton (narrator); Keener, Tom (history compiler); Kaufmann, Mark (director and editor) (2003). "A Short History of Allen, Texas". Tales of Allen. Event occurs at 4:01–4:42. Allen City Television. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-13. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ a b c City of Allen CAFR Retrieved 2009-08-17
  7. ^ "UIL Football State Champions". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved 2011-06-05.
  8. ^ Jackson, Dallas (2008-12-22). "High School State Champions 2008". Rivals.com. Yahoo! Sports. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "ALLEN EAGLE BAND STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK 2007 - 2008" (PDF). Texas Music Educators Association. 2007–2008. Retrieved 2010-04-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  10. ^ "Allen's growth puts it on the map". The Dallas Morning News. June 18, 2007. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
  11. ^ "K&G Leiden wint Sudler Shield". www.amateurmuziek.nl. December 19, 2005. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
  12. ^ "Chase Oaks Golf Club". City of Allen Department of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
  13. ^ Hageland, Kevin (2009-11-05). "There is no S in Allen Event Center". Allen American. Retrieved 2011-06-05.
  14. ^ Stoler, Steve (2010-08-16). "City leaders: Allen Event Center not generating enough events". WFAA-TV. Retrieved 2011-06-05.
  15. ^ Carlisle, Candace (2011-05-03). "Allen Wranglers to announce new ownership". Dallas Business Journal. Retrieved 2011-06-05.
  16. ^ "Texas Women's Hall of Fame". Retrieved 2011-01-31.
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