Allen
Census-designated place in Bennett County, South Dakota

Allen is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bennett County, South Dakota, with 460 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,307 ft (1,008 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Martin, 12.1 miles SE.
- 460residents (2020 Census)
- 3,307 ftelevation · 1,008 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 142 / sq mipopulation density
- 57714ZIP code
About Allen
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), which it encompasses. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 460. It is one of two places which are closest to the North American continental pole of inaccessibility.
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Allen had 460 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 460 |
|---|---|
| Density | 142 per sq mi (55 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Allen at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Bennett County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 460 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.24 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,307 ft (1,008 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2791° N, 101.9265° W |
| ZIP code | 57714 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4600900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Allen
- Martin12.1 mi SE
- Batesland13.7 mi SW
- Kyle16.2 mi NW
- Porcupine20.6 mi W
- Wounded Knee24.1 mi SW
- Wanblee24.2 mi NE
- Merriman, NE27.1 mi SE
- Manderson-White Horse Creek28.6 mi W
- Interior31.3 mi N
- Gordon, NE35.5 mi SW
- Norris39.2 mi E
- Corn Creek41.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Allen
What county is Allen in?
Allen is in Bennett County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Allen, SD?
460 people lived in Allen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Allen, SD?
The ZIP code of Allen is 57714.
What is the elevation of Allen?
3,307 feet (1,008 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Allen?
Martin (12.1 mi), Batesland (13.7 mi), Kyle (16.2 mi), Porcupine (20.6 mi), Wounded Knee (24.1 mi).
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