Allendale, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Allendale, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Allendale | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,350 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 925.6 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.86% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 21.0 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,724 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Allendale grew by 101.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,350 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Allendale is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 60.2% of residents. That is 39.0 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 13,454 60.2% +39.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,898 13.0% -7.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,077 9.3% -11.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,279 5.7% -12.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 54.6% of the people living in Allendale and men 45.4%.
- Women 54.6% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 45.4% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Allendale has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Allendale | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,329 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.92% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Allendale is about 6% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Allendale | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,248,510 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,045 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 49.0% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Allendale is about 99.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,045 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Allendale spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Allendale | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.8 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.6 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,368 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,926 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Allendale is about the same as 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
Allendale has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Allendale | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Allendale has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Allendale | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Allendale, Michigan.
How big is Allendale, Michigan by population?
About 22,350 people live in Allendale, Michigan, in 6,724 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 21.0, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 16 years.
Is Allendale, Michigan mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Allendale, Michigan has 926 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 11 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Allendale, Michigan?
The median home costs 18.3 times the median household income ($1,248,510 against $68,329), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,045 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Allendale, Michigan?
Unemployment in Allendale, Michigan is 8.2%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Allendale, Michigan?
17.8% of adults in Allendale, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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