Census-designated place · Michigan
Allendale, Michigan
Allendale, census-designated place, in Ottawa County, Michigan. Allendale had 26,679 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±964). GEOID 2601340.
Residents, 2020-2024
26,679
±964 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 27,073
Median household income
$70,150
±$5,141 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$307,900
±$18,743 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,111
±$274 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Allendale and what county is it in?
Allendale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Ottawa County, Michigan. It covers 23.2 square miles of land, 1,165 residents per square mile in 2020.
Allendale is in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Allendale lies mostly within Allendale Charter Township and reaches into Georgetown Charter Township, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Allendale, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Allendale's population at 26,679 (±964). The 2020 Census counted 27,073 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Allendale is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Allendale | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,679 ±964 | 301,203 | +5,007 |
| Households | 8,061 ±476 | 111,322 | +2,195 |
| Average household size | 2.74 ±0.13 | 2.61 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 8,443 ±502 | 117,604 | +2,257 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Allendale?
The median resident of Allendale is 21.5 years old; 14.3% are under 18 and 5.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.6%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Allendale | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 21.5 ±0.3 | 36.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.3% ±1.9 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 5.2% ±0.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 45.8% ±2.7 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% ±1.1 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.2% ±2.3 pts | 81.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±1.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4% ±0.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6% ±0.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.4% ±0.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4% ±1.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7% ±1.0 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.6% ±4.5 pts | 38.9% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.2% ±3.7 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 66.1% ±3.5 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Allendale earn?
Half of Allendale's 8,061 households earn less than $70,150 a year (±$5,141), against $90,502 in Ottawa County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $65,490 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Allendale | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,150 ±$5,141 | $90,502 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,956 ±$8,192 | $115,371 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,090 ±$2,595 | $42,799 | +$3,330 |
| People below the poverty line | 29.8% ±3.5 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.0% ±4.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.5% ±1.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±0.7 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8% ±2.8 pts | 93.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Allendale?
Owners occupy 52.8% of Allendale's occupied homes and renters 47.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $307,900 by its owner (±$18,743). The median renter pays $1,111 a month including utilities, and 49.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Allendale | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $307,900 ±$18,743 | $323,400 | +$66,069 |
| Median gross rent | $1,111 ±$274 | $1,211 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.1% ±9.4 pts | 39.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,583 ±$100 | $1,656 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.8% ±3.5 pts | 79.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.2% ±3.5 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Housing units | 8,443 ±502 | 117,604 | +2,257 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±3.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.7% ±3.7 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% ±2.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4% ±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 30.3% ±4.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% ±1.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Allendale work and get to work?
72.9% of Allendale's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.6%.
| Measure | Allendale | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.1% ±2.9 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% ±1.8 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.9% ±3.3 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±1.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.4% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 8.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6% ±2.4 pts | 10.3% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min ±1.3 | 20.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Allendale?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Allendale, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,464 (Tract 245.02) to $99,547 (Tract 243).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 245.02Ottawa County | 6,632 | $36,464 |
| Tract 243Ottawa County | 5,974 | $99,547 |
| Tract 245.01Ottawa County | 5,490 | $45,441 |
| Tract 244.01Ottawa County | 5,414 | $70,047 |
| Tract 244.02Ottawa County | 5,689 | $125,707 |
| Tract 246Ottawa County | 7,211 | $150,724 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Allendale) · Census block assignment files
How does Allendale compare with other places in Michigan?
Allendale ranks 725th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 77th | 1,356 |
| Residents per square mile | 298th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 725th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,208th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 207th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 371st | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 37th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 174th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,353rd | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,312th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 706th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,075th | 1,356 |
Allendale's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Allendale?
6 of the 57 figures for Allendale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Allendale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.