Census Bureau data for Allegan city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Allegan city
- What is the median household income in Allegan city?
- The median household income in Allegan city is $42,261 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Allegan city?
- The poverty rate in Allegan city is 12.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Allegan city?
- $161,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Allegan city?
- The median gross rent in Allegan city is $1,024 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Allegan city residents have a college degree?
- 15.3% of adults in Allegan city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,182
Median Income
$42,261
Median Home Value
$161,100
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.7%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-3,461 (-7.6%)
Home Value:
+$39,000 (+31.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.3 pp (+11.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.8 pp (+5.5%)
Unemployment:
+0.8 pp (+42.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
5,182
Median Age
32.0
Female
52.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 83.7%
Black 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 9.6%
Other 2.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.7%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$42,261
±$19,640
-$28,888 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$57,756
Median Family Income
$52,685
Poverty Rate
12.6%
+3.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
23.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.6%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
10.4%
$25–35k
29.1%
$35–50k
6.0%
$50–75k
16.6%
$75–100k
15.1%
$100–150k
8.8%
$150–200k
6.7%
$200k+
0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,031
Owner-Occupied
67.2%
Renter-Occupied
32.8%
Vacancy Rate
4.4%
Median Home Value
$161,100
-$56,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,024
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
48.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
50.8%
Home Value Distribution
$50–100k
7.7%
$100–200k
37.2%
$200–300k
33.1%
$300–500k
2.6%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.6%
$500–1k
41.0%
$1–1.5k
53.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.7%
1 vehicle
38.7%
2 vehicles
32.1%
3+
24.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.4%
2–4 units
4.3%
5–19 units
1.4%
20+ units
5.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
47.5%
1940–1969
6.2%
1970–1999
4.6%
2000–2009
13.9%
2010+
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.3%
-16.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.7%
Some College / Associate
27.5%
Less Than High School
2.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
-3.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
8.6%
Self-Employed
7.2%
Government Workers
8.1%
Private For-Profit
84.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
26.3%
Edu/Health
15.4%
Arts/Entmt.
11.7%
Retail
6.3%
Prof. Services
6.2%
Finance
4.9%
Construction
4.1%
Public Admin
3.7%
Wholesale
3.4%
Transportation
3.3%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Food Prep
24.9%
Management
22.9%
Production
21.8%
Sales
20.1%
Construction
10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.8 min
Drove Alone
79.1%
Carpool
8.3%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
8.6%
Walked
3.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,941
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
34.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.2%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
4.0%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
14.1%
25–34
14.5%
35–44
6.5%
45–54
9.3%
55–64
10.1%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
8.1%
85+
4.2%
Under 18: 21.5%
Working age (18–64): 78.5%
65 and over: 13.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.9%
With a Disability
10.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
94.1%
Has a Computer
95.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023