Allen, Pennsylvania
Allen: township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Allen is a township located in the county of Cumberland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,269 and a population density of 381 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,092 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Allen
| Population | 5,092 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area | 11.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1654,-77.0844 |
| Altitude | 1,345 feet / 410 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:46:35 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 455 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 16.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Allen is located at 40°9'55"N 77°5'4"W (40.1653700, -77.0844200).
Allen map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Allen increased by 16.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,269 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,325 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,413 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,560 | 3.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,557 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,814 | 5.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,857 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,931 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,997 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,044 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,092 | 0.94% | estimation process |
People born in Allen (1)
United States politician (1777-1840) George Wolf was born in Allen
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Allen, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213996 | Messiah University | Mechanicsburg (PA) | 17055 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Allen, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Allen.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Spring Post Office | Boiling Springs (PA) | 17007 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Allen, Texas The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas. with a population of 109,379 people.
- Allen, Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, USA with a population of 930 people.
- Allen, Indiana unincorporated community in Indiana, United States with a population of 666 people.
- Allen, Illinois township in LaSalle County, Illinois with a population of 536 people.
- Allen, Nebraska city in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 346 people.
- Allen, Michigan village in Hillsdale County in the U. with a population of 192 people.
- Allen, Kansas human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 169 people.
- Allen, South Dakota census-designated place in Bennett County, South Dakota with a population of 88 people.
Other cities in Cumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cumberland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Allen | 20,226 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Carlisle | 19,213 | Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mechanicsburg | 8,999 | Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Camp Hill | 7,919 | Town in Pennsylvania, United Staes of America |
| Middlesex | 7,582 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| New Cumberland | 7,300 | City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Plainfield | 6,248 | Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Enola | 6,111 | Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States |
| Dickinson | 5,385 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Schlusser | 5,265 | Census designated place |
| Lemoyne | 4,632 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Myerstown | 3,258 | Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Wormleysburg | 3,062 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Washington | 2,703 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Mount Holly Springs | 2,052 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Shiremanstown | 1,641 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Allen distances to largest Pennsylvania cities