Allegan County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Allegan County, Michigan has a population of 120,913, the 18th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $80,255 and the median home value is $247,000. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

Allegan County Quick Facts

Population 120,913

Median Household Income $80,255

Median Home Value $247,000

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.0%

Median Age 40.8 years

Homeownership Rate 86.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.1%

High School Graduation 92.0%

Cities/Places 7

Population 120,913 18th of 83

Median Income $80,255 13% higher state

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment 3.0%

Median Household Income

Allegan

$80,255

$71,149

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Allegan

$247,000

$217,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.9%

$25K-$50K 18.0%

$50K-$100K 34.0%

$100K+ 37.1%

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%

61.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.1%

Renter 13.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.6%

18-34

19.5%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

25.5%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 44 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Allegan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Allegan city	5,182	$42,261	15.1%	$161,100
Wayland city	4,430	$71,797	10.2%	$201,200
Otsego city	4,079	$76,944	3.4%	$155,500
Plainwell city	3,764	$65,846	11.7%	$191,100
Fennville city	1,880	$65,268	24.3%	$128,900
Douglas city	1,295	$77,841	4.4%	$383,000
Saugatuck city	751	$118,309	11.6%	$619,400

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Population Overview

Allegan County is located in Michigan with a total population of 120,913. It is the 18th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Allegan County is 40.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Allegan County is $80,255. This is 13% higher than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $247,000. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $217,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Allegan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.0%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Allegan County, Michigan?

Allegan County has a population of 120,913, making it the 18th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Allegan County?

The median household income in Allegan County is $80,255 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.

How many cities are in Allegan County, Michigan?

Allegan County contains 7 Census-designated places.