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Allegan

Michigan · 5,222 residents · 3.846 sq mi
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Allegan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,284. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $125,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,222
+8%since 2000
from 4,838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,358 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+1%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Allegan
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,284
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,539 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,269
+13%since 2000
from $17,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+39%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,373)
Black4.7%(225)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(138)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(940)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(4,461)
Black2.8%(146)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(265)
Asian0.9%(48)
Other3.7%(193)
Diversity Score29.2%(1,525)
Diversity Score
29
+50%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allegan, Michigan?

Allegan, Michigan has about 5,222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allegan, Michigan?

The typical household in Allegan, Michigan earns about $40,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allegan, Michigan expensive?

In Allegan, Michigan, the median home is worth about $125,100, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Allegan, Michigan?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Allegan, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allegan, Michigan?

About 10.4% of people in Allegan, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allegan, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Allegan, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 675 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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