Allendale, MI

Census Place

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2022 Population
25,206
5.03% 1-year growth
US Senator
Debbie Stabenow
Democratic Party
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
21.3
0.467% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
31.1%
1.54% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$64,356
5.89% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$266,500
21.3% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
14,138
7.53% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Allendale, MI had a population of 25.2k people with a median age of 21.3 and a median household income of $64,356. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Allendale, MI grew from 23,999 to 25,206, a 5.03% increase and its median household income grew from $60,775 to $64,356, a 5.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allendale, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.74%), White (Hispanic) (2.49%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%).

None of the households in Allendale, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Allendale, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allendale, MI are Grand Valley State University (6,722 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Allendale, MI was $266,500, and the homeownership rate was 48.9%.

Most people in Allendale, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Allendale, MI was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Allendale, MI is home to a population of 25.2k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.91% of Allendale, MI residents were born outside of the country (482 people).

In 2022, there were 32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.1k people) in Allendale, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 690 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 627 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.1%
2022 Citizenship
99%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.1% of Allendale, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Allendale, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allendale, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    22.1k ± 1.27k
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    690 ± 181
  3. White (Hispanic)
    627 ± 266
5.03%
Hispanic Population
1.27k people

In 2022, there were 32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.1k people) in Allendale, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 690 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 627 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.03% of the people in Allendale, MI are hispanic (1.27k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,402 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,527 ± 6,766 people
  3. Iraq
    57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.91%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
482 people
2.33%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
558 people

As of 2022, 1.91% of Allendale, MI residents (482 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allendale, MI was 2.33%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    312 ± 157
  2. Vietnam
    63 ± 45
  3. Korea
    41 ± 32

Allendale, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 4.95 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Allendale, MI employs 14.1k people. The largest industries in Allendale, MI are Accommodation & Food Services (2,352 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,191 people), and Educational Services (1,987 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($101,591), Public Administration ($59,596), and Construction ($57,230).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

14.1k
2022 Value
± 1,152
7.53%
1 Year growth
± 10.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Allendale, MI grew at a rate of 7.53%, from 13.1k employees to 14.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allendale, MI, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,762 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,672 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,516 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allendale, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

14.1k
2022 Value
± 1,152
7.53%
1 Year growth
± 10.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Allendale, MI grew at a rate of 7.53%, from 13.1k employees to 14.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allendale, MI, are Accommodation & Food Services (2,352 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,191 people), and Educational Services (1,987 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allendale, MI, though some of these residents may live in Allendale, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$31,948
Median earning men ± $10,083
$14,586
Median earning women ± $3,471

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($99,107), Manufacturing ($68,450), and Public Administration ($59,743).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($51,250), Manufacturing ($37,312), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,944).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001
Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
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.

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US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Allendale, MI awarded 6,722 degrees. The student population of Allendale, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,323 male students and 13,325 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allendale, MI are White (5,584 and 84.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (360 and 5.44%), Black or African American (249 and 3.76%), and Two or More Races (221 and 3.34%).

The largest universities in Allendale, MI by number of degrees awarded are Grand Valley State University (6,722 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Allendale, MI are General Psychology (334 and 4.97%), General Marketing & Marketing Management (325 and 4.83%), and General Education (303 and 4.51%).

The median tuition cost in Allendale, MI for a public four year colleges is $14,302 for in-state students and $20,198 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Allendale, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 21,648 (38.4% men and 61.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 21,648 students enrolled in Allendale, MI, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,939 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 325 degrees awarded
  2. 276 degrees awarded
  3. 334 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Allendale, MI was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 325 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
6,722 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grand Valley State University with 6,722 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,329 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allendale, MI, which is 0.53 times less than the 4,393 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,584 degrees mean that there were 15.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 360 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($14,302) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($740) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Allendale, MI was $266,500 in 2022, which is 0.945 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $219,700 to $266,500, a 21.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Allendale, MI is 48.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Allendale, MI have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allendale, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$266,500
Median Property Value 2022
±$12,997
$3,571
Median Property Taxes
±$496

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Rent vs Own

48.9%
Homeownership
2022
66.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 48.9% of the housing units in Allendale, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 243
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$64,356
Median Household Income
± $4,825
7.3k
Number of Households
± 778

In 2022, the median household income of the 7.3k households in Allendale, MI grew to $64,356 from the previous year's value of $60,775.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Allendale, MI is from Michigan.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (77.2%)
  2. Walked (7.37%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.05%)

In 2022, 77.2% of workers in Allendale, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (7.37%) and those who worked at home (7.05%).

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Commute Time

21.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allendale, MI have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.606% of the workforce in Allendale, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

31.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allendale, MI (6.47k out of 20.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allendale, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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.

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Health

97.1% of the population of Allendale, MI has health coverage, with 73% on employee plans, 6.25% on Medicaid, 4.04% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0.247% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ottawa County, MI see 1535 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.06% increase from the previous year (1504 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1635 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 450 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,535 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ottawa County, MI

Primary care physicians in Ottawa County, MI see an average of 1,535 patients per year. This represents a 2.06% increase from the previous year (1,504 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 55.7% between 18 and 34 years, 18% between 35 and 64 years, and 4.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.5% were men and 54.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.93%
Uninsured
73%
Employer Coverage
6.25%
Medicaid
4.04%
Medicare
13.5%
Non-Group
0.247%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allendale, MI declined by 7.78% from 3.18% to 2.93%.

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