Allegan County, MI

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Population

115,250

0.968% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

Median Age

39.6

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Median Household Income

$59,883

2.39% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$157,400

4.52% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

54,935

1.68% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Allegan County, MI had a population of 115k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $59,883. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Allegan County, MI grew from 114,145 to 115,250, a 0.968% increase and its median household income grew from $58,487 to $59,883, a 2.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allegan County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.6%), White (Hispanic) (5.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%), Other (Hispanic) (1.47%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%). NaNk% of the people in Allegan County, MI speak a non-English language, and 98.2% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Allegan County, MI is $157,400, and the homeownership rate is 82.3%. Most people in Allegan County, MI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Allegan County, MI is 2 cars per household.

Allegan County, MI borders Lake County, IL, Barry County, MI, Van Buren County, MI, Kent County, MI, Ottawa County, MI, Kalamazoo County, MI, Kenosha County, WI, and Racine County, WI.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Allegan County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 61.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (32.4%), followed by Other (6.37%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.3%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (32.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (6.37%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 61.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (32.4%), followed by Other (6.37%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Allegan County, MI

61.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sanilac County, MI
69.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Allegan County, MI is home to a population of 115k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2018, 3.14% of Allegan County, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.62k people).

In 2018, there were 17.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Allegan County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.88k White (Hispanic) and 1.78k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allegan County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 26
White (Hispanic)
5.88k ± 588
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.78k ± 304

7.28%

Hispanic Population

8.39k people

7.28% of the people in Allegan County, MI are hispanic (8.39k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Allegan County, MI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.14%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.62k people

2.91%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

3.32k people

As of 2018, 3.14% of Allegan County, MI residents (3.62k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allegan County, MI was 2.91%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Allegan County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.3

In 2018, the median age of all people in Allegan County, MI was 39.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Allegan County, MI are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Allegan County, MI residents was 40.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
76,763 ± 6,776 people
India
66,881 ± 6,328 people
Iraq
54,355 ± 5,708 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 76,763 Michigan residents, followed by India with 66,881 and Iraq with 54,355.

Citizenship

98.2%

2018 Citizenship

98.5%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 98.2% of Allegan County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Allegan County, MI was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Allegan County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,328 ± 237
Gulf War (1990s)
539 ± 129
Korea
525 ± 119

Allegan County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Allegan County, MI is $59,883. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Allegan County, MI was Census Tract 302 with a value of $89,034, followed by Census Tract 308 and Census Tract 304.02, with respective values of $84,016 and $74,819.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,762. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Allegan County, MI employs 54.9k people. The largest industries in Allegan County, MI are Manufacturing (15,087 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,606 people), and Retail Trade (5,345 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,346), Public Administration ($53,253), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($52,941).

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,883

2018 value

± $1,786

2.39%

1 Year Growth

± 3.6%

Households in Allegan County, MI have a median annual income of $59,883, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $58,487 in 2017, which represents a 2.39% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Allegan County, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

$63,869

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,109

$46,762

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $850

In 2017, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$62,263 ± $4,415
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$48,644 ± $58,127
White
$48,289 ± $702

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Allegan County, MI is from Michigan.

0.476

2017 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.477

2016 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2017, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 302
Census Tract 308
Census Tract 304.02

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Allegan County, MI was Census Tract 302 with a value of $89,034, followed by Census Tract 308 and Census Tract 304.02, with respective values of $84,016 and $74,819.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Allegan County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allegan County, MI (11.8k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
10,615 ± 667
Hispanic
1,541 ± 281
Other
487 ± 286

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allegan County, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

54.9k

2018 Value

± 1,368

1.68%

1 Year growth

± 3.5%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Allegan County, MI grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 54k employees to 54.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allegan County, MI, are Production Occupations (8,439 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,837 people), and Management Occupations (4,817 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allegan County, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Allegan County, MI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (8,439 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,837 people), and Management Occupations (4,817 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Allegan County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.68 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.78 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.72 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Allegan County, MI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($72,759), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($71,125), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($66,883).

Industries

Employment by Industries

54.9k

2018 Value

± 1,368

1.68%

1 Year growth

± 3.5%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Allegan County, MI grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 54k employees to 54.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allegan County, MI, are Manufacturing (15,087 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,606 people), and Retail Trade (5,345 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allegan County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Allegan County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Allegan County, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (15,087 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,606 people), and Retail Trade (5,345 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Allegan County, MI has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.73 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.24 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.24 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Allegan County, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($71,346), Public Administration ($53,253), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($52,941).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $135B, followed by Mixed freight ($35.4B) and Machinery ($31.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$448B

2015 Value in Michigan

$623B

Projected 2045 Value in Michigan

39.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Michigan trade was $448B. This is expected to increase 39.1% to $623B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Indiana
$25.1B
Illinois
$20.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Indiana with $25.1B and Illinois and $20.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Housing & Living

The median property value in Allegan County, MI was $157,400 in 2018, which is 0.685 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $150,600 to $157,400, a 4.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Allegan County, MI is 82.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Allegan County, MI have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Allegan County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$157,400

2018 Median

± $2,754

$150,600

2017 Median

± $2,873

In 2018, the median property value in Allegan County, MI grew to to $157,400 from the previous year's value of $150,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Allegan County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allegan County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,883

Median Household Income

± $1,786

43k

Number of Households

± 1,216

In 2018, the median household income of the 43k households in Allegan County, MI grew to $59,883 from the previous year's value of $58,487.

The following chart displays the households in Allegan County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Allegan County, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allegan County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

82.3%

2018 Homeownership

81.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 82.3% of the housing units in Allegan County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Allegan County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allegan County, MI have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Allegan County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Allegan County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
86.4%
Carpooled
7.28%
Worked At Home
4%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Allegan County, MI was Drove Alone (86.4%), followed by those who Carpooled (7.28%) and those who Worked At Home (4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Allegan County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Allegan County, MI have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

95.4% of the population of Allegan County, MI has health coverage, with 57.2% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.753% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Allegan County, MI see 3953 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.16% increase from the previous year (3795 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3210 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1313 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Saginaw County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,953 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allegan County, MI

Primary care physicians in Allegan County, MI see an average of 3,953 patients per year. This represents a 4.16% increase from the previous year (3,795 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Allegan County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.56%

Uninsured

57.2%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.753%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allegan County, MI declined by 25.1% from 6.09% to 4.56%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Allegan County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.