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Allegan

County:
Allegan County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.846
State:
Michigan

Allegan is a city located in Allegan County, Michigan. Allegan has a 2026 population of 5,120. It is also the county seat of Allegan County. Allegan is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,216 in 2020.

The median household income in Allegan is $52,925 with a poverty rate of 13.88%. The median age in Allegan is 33 years: 28.1 years for males, and 40.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.3 males.

5.1K
Total Population
1,331
Density (mi²)
-16 -0.31%
Growth

Allegan Population

Allegan Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,120-16-0.31%
20255,136-16-0.31%
20245,152-8-0.16%
20235,160-7-0.14%
20225,167-24-0.46%
20215,191-29-0.56%
20205,2161973.93%
20195,019-1-0.02%
20185,020-16-0.32%
20175,036140.28%
20165,022-5-0.1%
20155,027-4-0.08%
20145,031260.52%
20135,005-3-0.06%
20125,008420.85%
20114,966-30-0.6%
20104,996-2-0.04%
20004,8382916.4%
19904,547-29-0.63%
19804,576601.33%
19704,516-306-6.35%
19604,822210.44%
19504,8012756.08%
19404,52658514.84%
19303,9413048.36%
19203,6372186.38%
19103,41975228.2%
19002,667-2-0.07%
18902,66900%

Median Age

Overall: 33 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 28.1 years

Allegan Adults

There are 4,077 adults, (729 of whom are seniors) in Allegan.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,495 (48.2%)
Male: 2,677 (51.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Allegan includes 90.08% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,65990.08%
Two or more races3346.46%
Other race1442.78%
Black or African American350.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1492.88%
Other race510.99%
Two or more races160.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,51087.2%
Two or more races3186.15%
Other race931.8%
Black or African American350.68%

Allegan Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Allegan 's average per capita income is $36,152. Household income levels show a median of $52,925. The poverty rate stands at 13.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$73,157-
Families$54,837$63,291
Households$52,925$64,361
Non Families$36,705$64,369

$36,152

Average Income

$52,925

Median Household Income

13.88%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)