Allegan County, MI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Allegan County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 120,468 | 9,970,748 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 65.8 | 103.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.89% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.2 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 44,984 | 4,038,037 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Allegan County grew by 7.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 120,913 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Allegan County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Allegan County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,734 | $71,353 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.40% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Allegan County is about 13% higher than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Allegan County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $235,377 | $134,610 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,065 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 86.1% | 72.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Allegan County is about 18.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,065 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Allegan County spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 183 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Allegan County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.9 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.9 | 42.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 183 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,669 | $5,537 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,567 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,664 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Michigan:
Luce County (10.8 min), Dickinson County (12.6 min), Baraga County (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Lapeer County (31.2 min), Livingston County (30.1 min), Barry County (27.7 min).
The average commute time in Allegan County is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Allegan County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Allegan County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Michigan:
Washtenaw County (0.4), Oakland County (0.4), Leelanau County (0.4).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.2), Oscoda County (0.2), Kalkaska County (0.2).
Health
Allegan County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Allegan County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.8% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Michigan:
Washtenaw County (0.8), Ottawa County (0.8), Livingston County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clare County (0.8), Oscoda County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Allegan County, Michigan.
What is the population of Allegan County, Michigan?
The population of Allegan County, Michigan is 120,468, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Allegan County, Michigan?
The population density of Allegan County, Michigan is 65.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Allegan County, Michigan?
The median household income in Allegan County, Michigan is $80,734, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Allegan County, Michigan?
The median home price in Allegan County, Michigan is $235,377, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Allegan County, Michigan?
The unemployment rate in Allegan County, Michigan is 3.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.