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Allegan County

Michigan · 111,408 residents · 825.253 sq mi
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Allegan County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,240. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $149,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111,408
+5%since 2000
from 105,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+11%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
87K97K106K115K125K1990201020202024Allegan County
2024121K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,240
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,108
+16%since 2000
from $19,918 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+22%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(96,167)
Black1.2%(1,315)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(6,040)
Asian0.5%(562)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(18,859)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(99,945)
Black1.1%(1,264)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(7,454)
Asian0.6%(620)
Other1.8%(2,032)
Diversity Score23.6%(26,304)
Diversity Score
24
+32%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allegan County, Michigan?

Allegan County, Michigan has about 111,408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allegan County, Michigan?

The typical household in Allegan County, Michigan earns about $50,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allegan County, Michigan expensive?

In Allegan County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $149,400, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Allegan County, Michigan?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Allegan County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allegan County, Michigan?

About 11.9% of people in Allegan County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allegan County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Allegan County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,899 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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