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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Allendale

Michigan · 11,555 residents · 23.235 sq mi
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Allendale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,671. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $117,400. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,555
+66%since 1990
from 6,950 in 1990
1990 – 2024
497 / sq mi
+66%since 1990
from 299 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.1
−1%since 1990
from 21.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K11K17K23K29K1990201020202024Allendale
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,671
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,580
+41%since 1990
from $10,353 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$117,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$562
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $420 in 1990
US average: $602
71.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
28.6% rent
2.5
+4%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(6,551)
Black3.4%(234)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(105)
Asian1.4%(100)
Diversity Score17%(1,183)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(10,614)
Black2.9%(339)
Hispanic / Latino3%(350)
Asian0.9%(103)
Diversity Score16.5%(1,909)
17
−3%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−35%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allendale, Michigan?

Allendale, Michigan has about 11,555 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Allendale, Michigan?

The typical household in Allendale, Michigan earns about $46,671 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allendale, Michigan expensive?

In Allendale, Michigan, the median home is worth about $117,400, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Allendale, Michigan?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Allendale, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allendale, Michigan?

About 12.5% of people in Allendale, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allendale, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Allendale, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,605 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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