Allegan County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 121,456 #531 / 3,222
84th
Median Household Income $83,283 +10.8% #475 / 3,222
85th
Median Age 41.0 years +5.4% #1,802 / 3,222
44th
Median Home Value $267,100 -5.3% #801 / 3,222
75th
Median Gross Rent $1,100 -5.4% #726 / 3,222
77th
Poverty Rate 8.4% -33.5% #437 / 3,222
86th

Demographics

Allegan County has a population of 121,456, making it the #531 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Allegan County is $83,283, ranking #475 out of 3,222 counties — 10.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.

Median Household Income
$83,283 +10.8% vs nat'l
Rank #475 of 3,222
85th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,282 −4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #911 of 3,222
72th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.4% −33.5% vs nat'l
Rank #437 of 3,222
86th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.0% −44.2% vs nat'l
Rank #649 of 3,222
80th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.1% −19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,003 of 3,222
69th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.1 min −5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,678 of 3,222
48th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Allegan County is $267,100 (-5.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,100/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.4%.

Median Home Value
$267,100 −5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #801 of 3,222
75th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,100 −5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #726 of 3,222
77th percentile
Homeownership Rate
87.4% +35.7% vs nat'l
Rank #46 of 3,222
99th percentile
87.4% Homeownership

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Health

95.2% of residents in Allegan County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.

95.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.2% +3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #562 of 3,222
83th percentile

About Allegan County, Michigan

Allegan County, Michigan has a total population of 121,456, making it the 531st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Allegan County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Allegan County is $83,283, which ranks #475 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.

The median home value in Allegan County is $267,100, 5.3% below the national median. Renters in Allegan County pay a median gross rent of $1,100 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Allegan County, 27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.

Allegan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.1%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).

All data for Allegan County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.