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Allegan County, Michigan
Allegan County, Michigan. Allegan County had 123,188 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 36 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 24 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 31 census tracts. GEOID 26005.
Allegan County is the county of the Holland, MI micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
123,188
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 120,502 · ACS 2020-2024: 121,456
Median household income
$83,283
±$2,480 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$267,100
±$6,863 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,100
±$40 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Allegan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 120,502 residents in Allegan County. The Census Bureau estimates 123,188 for July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 121,456 over 825 square miles of land.
| Measure | Allegan County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 121,456 | 10,077,761 | +5,313 |
| Households | 45,522±633 | 4,076,369 | +2,106 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.04 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 52,636±111 | 4,622,236 | +1,459 |
Allegan County's population since 2000
From 105,665 in 2000 to 123,188 in 2025: up 16.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Allegan County?
Allegan County holds 36 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 24 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Dorr Township with 7,918 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Dorr Township | 7,922 | $97,542 |
|---|---|---|
| Holland | 34,378 | $75,865 |
| Leighton Township | 7,001 | $103,888 |
| Gun Plain Township | 6,148 | $89,346 |
| Laketown Township | 5,928 | $91,989 |
| Otsego Township | 5,903 | $74,145 |
| Allegan | 5,222 | $52,925 |
| Salem Township, Allegan County | 5,156 | $89,034 |
| Allegan Township | 4,689 | $88,917 |
| Wayland | 4,435 | $74,464 |
| Otsego | 4,120 | $74,156 |
| Heath Township | 3,937 | $105,491 |
| Lee Township, Allegan County | 3,805 | $65,156 |
| Plainwell | 3,788 | $66,525 |
| Wayland Township | 3,573 | $91,383 |
| Dorr | 3,520 | $97,519 |
| Saugatuck Township | 3,443 | $93,618 |
| Manlius Township | 3,312 | $88,646 |
| Overisel Township | 3,133 | $101,331 |
| Casco Township, Allegan County | 2,796 | $84,637 |
| Fillmore Township | 2,778 | $90,142 |
| Hopkins Township | 2,760 | $88,825 |
| Martin Township | 2,723 | $72,125 |
| Ganges Township | 2,574 | $77,675 |
| Trowbridge Township | 2,530 | $75,833 |
| Monterey Township | 2,436 | $91,207 |
| Valley Township | 2,221 | $87,100 |
| Cheshire Township | 2,211 | $64,345 |
| Watson Township | 2,176 | $65,469 |
| Clyde Township, Allegan County | 2,060 | $72,083 |
| Fennville | 1,745 | $59,167 |
| Douglas | 1,378 | $81,627 |
| Saugatuck | 865 | $121,178 |
| Hopkins | 615 | $75,417 |
| Martin | 377 | $60,357 |
| South Haven | 3,964 | $68,239 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Allegan County?
The median resident of Allegan County is 41.0 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.1%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Allegan County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0±0.4 | 40.2 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 23.2% | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4%±0.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.1% | 5.9% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.6%±0.7 pts | 72.4% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.2 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7%±0.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1%±0.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3%±0.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6%±0.7 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±0.6 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4%±0.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.1%±1.1 pts | 32.4% | +4.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1%±0.7 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Allegan County earn?
Half of Allegan County's 45,522 households earn less than $83,283 a year (±$2,480), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $77,491 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,792 after inflation. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Allegan County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,283±$2,480 | $72,875 | +$5,792 |
| Mean household income | $103,889±$2,657 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,282±$1,024 | $40,735 | +$3,327 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.4%±1.0 pts | 13.2% | −2.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.9%±2.3 pts | 17.6% | −4.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.8%±0.8 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6%±0.9 pts | 90.5% | – |
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 Allegan County?
Owners occupy 87.4% of Allegan County's occupied homes and renters 12.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $267,100 by its owner (±$6,863). The median renter pays $1,100 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Allegan County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $267,100±$6,863 | $231,600 | +$63,543 |
| Median gross rent | $1,100±$40 | $1,129 | +$98 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6%±5.7 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,523±$28 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.4%±1.0 pts | 73.2% | +4.8 pts |
| Housing units | 52,636±111 | 4,622,236 | +1,459 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1%±2.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.1%±1.3 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.7%±1.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.1%±1.1 pts | 14.6% | – |
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 many new homes is Allegan County building?
Builders took permits for 399 new housing units across Allegan County in 2025 (397 single-family), 3.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Allegan County get to work?
78.9% of Allegan County's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Allegan County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8%±0.9 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±0.5 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9%±1.4 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1%±0.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5%±1.0 pts | 13.5% | +5.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min±0.7 | 24.2 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 are Allegan County's census tracts?
Allegan County is divided into 31 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,420 (Tract 312) to $120,339 (Tract 308.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Allegan County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 26th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd of 83 |
| Median household income | 7th of 83 |
| Median home value | 11th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 76th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 83 |
| Median age | 65th of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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