Allegan County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 121,456 | — | #531 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,283 | +10.8% | #475 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,802 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $267,100 | -5.3% | #801 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,100 | -5.4% | #726 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | -33.5% | #437 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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95.2% of residents in Allegan County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
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.