Allegan County Demographics
A map of Allegan County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 103,088 | 85.5% |
Hispanic | 9,389 | 7.8% |
Multiracial | 4,726 | 3.9% |
Black | 1,446 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 1,014 | 0.8% |
Asian | 839 | 0.7% |
Allegan County, Michigan had a population of 120,502 in 2020. It was 85.5% White, 1.2% Black, 0.7% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Allegan County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Allegan County is the 18th most populous county of the 83 counties in Michigan.
Allegan County's White Population
103,088 residents of Allegan County identify as White, or 85.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Allegan County larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Allegan County is ranked #54 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Allegan County is more White than neighboring Van Buren County (78.6% White), Ottawa County (81.5% White), Berrien County (72.3% White), Muskegon County (74% White), and Cass County (84% White).
Allegan County's Black Population
1,446 residents of Allegan County identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Allegan County less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Allegan County is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Allegan County is less Black than neighboring Van Buren County (3.1% Black), Ottawa County (1.7% Black), Berrien County (13.7% Black), Muskegon County (13.4% Black), and Cass County (4.4% Black).
Allegan County's Asian Population
839 residents of Allegan County identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Allegan County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Allegan County is ranked #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Allegan County is more Asian than neighboring Van Buren County (0.5% Asian), Muskegon County (0.6% Asian), and Cass County (0.6% Asian). Allegan County is less Asian than neighboring Ottawa County (2.7% Asian), and Berrien County (2% Asian).
Allegan County's Hispanic Population
9,389 residents of Allegan County identify as Hispanic, or 7.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Allegan County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Allegan County is ranked #10 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Allegan County is more Hispanic than neighboring Berrien County (6% Hispanic), Muskegon County (5.8% Hispanic), and Cass County (4.2% Hispanic). Allegan County is less Hispanic than neighboring Van Buren County (11.9% Hispanic), and Ottawa County (9.9% Hispanic).
Allegan County's Native American/Other Population
1,014 residents of Allegan County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Allegan County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Allegan County is ranked #38 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Allegan County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ottawa County (0.6% Native American/Other). Allegan County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Van Buren County (1.1% Native American/Other), Berrien County (1% Native American/Other), Muskegon County (1% Native American/Other), and Cass County (1.5% Native American/Other).
Allegan County's Multiracial Population
4,726 residents of Allegan County identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Allegan County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Allegan County is ranked #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Allegan County is more Multiracial than neighboring Ottawa County (3.6% Multiracial). Allegan County is less Multiracial than neighboring Van Buren County (4.8% Multiracial), Berrien County (4.9% Multiracial), Muskegon County (5.1% Multiracial), and Cass County (5.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.