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Moving to Allegan, Michigan

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The current estimated population of Allegan, Michigan is 5,005, with 47.8% male and 52.2% female. Allegan has seen gradual growth due to its role as the county seat and a regional hub for commerce and tourism.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1838
  • County: Allegan
  • Land area: 4.3 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,165 people per square mile
  • Area code: 269
  • Zip code: 49010

Geography and Location

Allegan, Michigan is located in southwestern Michigan, along the Kalamazoo River, approximately 30 miles north of Kalamazoo. The city is surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and farmland, giving it a scenic, rural feel. Allegan is known for its historic downtown, with well-preserved 19th-century buildings, as well as its proximity to natural attractions like the Allegan State Game Area. The Kalamazoo River offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and kayaking, making Allegan a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.2 years
Median household income: $39,539
Median house value: $87,700

Population by Race

Races in Allegan:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.4%)
  • Black (4.7%)
  • Hispanic (2.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • Other race (1.3%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)

Ancestries: German (19.2%), English (12.5%), Irish (12.3%), United States (9.6%), Dutch (9.4%), French (3.3%).

Elevation: 658 feet

Land area: 3.8 square miles

Map of Allegan, MI

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Allegan

  • High school or higher: 81.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allegan city

  • Never married: 28.3%
  • Now married: 47.2%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 15.3%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +157 (+3.4%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Allegan:

  • ALLEGAN GENERAL HOSPITAL (555 LINN ST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Allegan:

  • LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; PAW PAW, MI)
  • ZEELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; ZEELAND, MI)
  • HOLLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; HOLLAND, MI)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allegan:

  • KALAMAZOO/BATTLE CREEK INTERNATIONAL (about 30 miles; KALAMAZOO, MI; Abbreviation: AZO)
  • GERALD R. FORD INTERNATIONAL (about 33 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Abbreviation: GRR)
  • W K KELLOGG (about 45 miles; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Abbreviation: BTL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Allegan:

  • PADGHAM FIELD (about 3 miles; ALLEGAN, MI; Abbreviation: 35D)
  • PLAINWELL MUNICIPAL (about 16 miles; PLAINWELL, MI; Abbreviation: 61D)
  • NEWMAN’S (about 19 miles; KALAMAZOO, MI; Abbreviation: 4N0)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allegan:

  • KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 21 miles; KALAMAZOO, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,017)
  • HOPE COLLEGE (about 24 miles; HOLLAND, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,918)
  • WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; KALAMAZOO, MI; Full-time enrollment: 23,132)
  • GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; ALLENDALE, MI; Full-time enrollment: 15,124)
  • GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Full-time enrollment: 7,590)
  • AQUINAS COLLEGE (about 33 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,022)
  • CALVIN COLLEGE (about 35 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Full-time enrollment: 4,148)

Schools

Public high schools in Allegan:

  • ALLEGAN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 869; Location: 1560 NORTH M-40; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ALLEGAN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 125; Location: 550 FIFTH STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ALLEGAN CO. AREA MATH/SCIENCE ED. CENTER (Location: 2879 116TH AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Allegan:

  • L.E. WHITE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 720; Location: 3300 115TH AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ALLEGAN CO. DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Students: 546; Location: 212 GROVE STREET; Grades: PK – 12)
  • PINE TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 419; Location: 2950 CENTER STREET; Grades: KG – 05)
  • DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 335; Location: 125 ELM STREET; Grades: KG – 05)
  • WEST WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 282; Location: 630 VERNON STREET; Grades: KG – 05)
  • NORTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 275; Location: 440 RIVER STREET; Grades: KG – 05)
  • ALLEGAN COUNTY YOUTH HOME (Students: 31; Location: WESTON HALL; Grades: 06 – 12)
  • OUTLOOK ACADEMY (Students: 15; Location: 2565 111TH AVENUE; Grades: 05 – 10)
  • AREA TECHNICAL & ED. CENTER (Location: M-222 EAST; Grades: UG – UG)

Libraries

Library in Allegan:

  • ALLEGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $390,026; Location: 331 HUBBARD STREET; 58,810 books; 1,778 audio materials; 1,002 video materials; 118 serial subscriptions)

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