Allegan County, Michigan
Located in Michigan, Allegan County has a population of 121,456 residents and a median age of 41.0 years, making it the #531 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.4%. The median home value is $267,100, and the median household income is $83,283, which is 11% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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Industry of Employment
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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 Trend
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Education
In Allegan County, 27.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 19.5% below the national average, ranking #1,003 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Allegan County is 77.5 years. 15.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.6% of adults in Allegan County smoke , 31.6% are obese , and 21.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 14.7 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Allegan County is 1.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.8 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
12.2% of children in Allegan County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 12.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Allegan County is 77.4%. The mean commute time is 26.1 min, which is 5.5% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Allegan County voted Republican with a margin of 27.2%. The vote was 35.7% Dem / 62.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.9 toward Republicans .
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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.