Allegan, MI Demographics

A map of Allegan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,510	4,461	87.2%	85.4%
Multiracial	318	261	6.1%	5.0%
Hispanic	216	265	4.2%	5.1%
Native American/Other	93	41	1.8%	0.8%
Black	35	146	0.7%	2.8%
Asian	0	48	0.0%	0.9%

Allegan, Michigan has an estimated population of 5,172, a less than 1% change from the 5,222 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.2% White, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.2% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Allegan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Allegan has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Allegan, that probability was 26.4% in 2020 and 23.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Allegan is ranked the 176th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Allegan was ranked the 175th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Allegan's White Population

4,510 residents of Allegan, or 87.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Allegan is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Allegan ranks 534th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allegan's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Allegan's population has increased from 85.4% to 87.2%.

Allegan is more White than neighboring Hopkins (86.4% White), Otsego (73.8% White), Bloomingdale (80.7% White), and Martin (78.8% White). Allegan is less White than neighboring Gobles (90.6% White).

Allegan's Black Population

35 residents of Allegan, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Allegan is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Allegan ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allegan's Black population has declined by an estimated 76.0%. Black residents' share of Allegan's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.7%.

Allegan is more Black than neighboring Hopkins (0% Black), Otsego (0.2% Black), and Gobles (0% Black). Allegan is less Black than neighboring Bloomingdale (0.8% Black), and Martin (3.3% Black).

Allegan's Asian Population

0 residents of Allegan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Allegan is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Allegan ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allegan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Allegan's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Allegan is less Asian than neighboring Hopkins (1.2% Asian), and Otsego (0.3% Asian).

Allegan's Hispanic Population

216 residents of Allegan, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Allegan is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Allegan ranks 186th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allegan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Allegan's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.2%.

Allegan is more Hispanic than neighboring Hopkins (2.7% Hispanic), and Gobles (1.8% Hispanic). Allegan is less Hispanic than neighboring Otsego (6.2% Hispanic), Bloomingdale (16.1% Hispanic), and Martin (10.4% Hispanic).

Allegan's Native American/Other Population

93 residents of Allegan, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Allegan is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Allegan ranks 349th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allegan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 126.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Allegan's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.8%.

Allegan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hopkins (0.3% Native American/Other), Gobles (0.5% Native American/Other), Bloomingdale (0% Native American/Other), and Martin (0.7% Native American/Other). Allegan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Otsego (8.4% Native American/Other).

Allegan's Multiracial Population

318 residents of Allegan, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Allegan is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Allegan ranks 210th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allegan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Allegan's population has increased from 5.0% to 6.1%.

Allegan is more Multiracial than neighboring Bloomingdale (2.5% Multiracial). Allegan is less Multiracial than neighboring Hopkins (9.4% Multiracial), Otsego (11.1% Multiracial), Gobles (7.1% Multiracial), and Martin (6.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.