Allegan, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Allegan, Michigan had a total population of 5,172, the 176th largest city in Michigan, with a median household income of $52,925, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.9%.
Allegan Quick Facts
How Allegan Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,036 | 5,172 | +2.7% |
| Median household income | $56,270 | $52,925 | No clear change (-5.9%) |
| Median home value¹ | $150,269 | $176,600 | No clear change (+17.5%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,028 | $1,115 | No clear change (+8.5%) |
How Allegan Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 87.2%
- Black: 0.7%
- Hispanic: 4.2%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 1.8%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 7.2%
- HS Diploma: 44.6%
- Some College: 24.2%
- Associate's: 6.1%
- Bachelor's: 13.7%
- Graduate+: 4.2%
Allegan Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Allegan County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland | 4,457 | $74,464 | 9.9% | $207,400 |
| Otsego | 4,074 | $74,156 | 5.3% | $160,500 |
| South Haven | 3,998 | $68,239 | 15.8% | $454,100 |
| Plainwell | 3,763 | $66,525 | 10.4% | $220,500 |
| Dorr | 3,702 | $97,519 | 3.0% | $277,600 |
| Fennville | 1,623 | $59,167 | 24.9% | $150,400 |
| Douglas | 1,427 | $81,627 | 4.4% | $426,400 |
| Hopkins | 773 | $75,417 | 20.3% | $241,700 |
| Saugatuck | 766 | $121,178 | 11.0% | $650,800 |
| Martin | 579 | $60,357 | 5.0% | $176,000 |
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Population Overview
Allegan is a small city located in Michigan, within Allegan County. The total population is 5,172. It ranks as the 176th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Allegan is 33.0 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Allegan is $52,925. This is 27% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $176,600. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Allegan has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 13.1%.
Education
17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Allegan, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Allegan, Michigan?
Allegan, Michigan has a population of 5,172 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Allegan, MI?
The median household income in Allegan is $52,925, which is 34% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Allegan, MI?
The poverty rate in Allegan is 13.9%. This means approximately 691 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Allegan, Michigan?
Allegan's population is 87.2% White, 0.7% Black, 4.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Allegan, MI?
The median home value in Allegan is $176,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.
How educated is Allegan, Michigan?
17.9% of adults (25+) in Allegan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.