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Allegan, MI
City in Allegan County, Michigan.
Population
5,172
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,345
ZIP codes
0
Allegan and its ZIP codes
Allegan at a glance
- Allegan is about 7.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,925 a year, 27% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,600 (24% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,115 a month.
Local data for Allegan, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Allegan, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,925
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$176,600
Median rent
$1,115/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (862), Irish Americans (297), Italian Americans (216).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegan County. PPP loans are for Allegan.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,066
43,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,514
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$752M
FY 2026, $6,242 per person
How people get to work
Allegan, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Allegan, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Allegan, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Allegan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HopkinsVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| OtsegoCity | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| MartinVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| BloomingdaleVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| PlainwellCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| GoblesCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| FennvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| WaylandCity | 14 mi | 3 |
| DorrCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| BreedsvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| DouglasCity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| ParchmentCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| SaugatuckCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| BangorCity | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| Byron CenterCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Allegan, MI in?
- Allegan is in Allegan County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Allegan, MI?
- About 5,172 people live in Allegan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Allegan?
- Nearby places include Hopkins (7.8 mi), Otsego (9.2 mi), Martin (11 mi), Bloomingdale (12 mi), Plainwell (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023