Allendale, MI

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Allendale

Eastmanville / Dennison

Grand Valley / Lamont

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Allendale

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.6%

Households with Children

25.4%

School Enrollment K-12

1,712

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.1%
School Age (5-17): 10.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 61.5%
Working Age (35-54): 11.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.2%
Seniors (65+): 5.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.3%
High School / GED: 22.4%
Some College or Associate's: 32.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.9%
Single Parents: 7.5%
Couples & Adults: 24.5%
Living Alone: 50.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
Asian: 1.7%
Black or African American: 2.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 56.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.4%
Spanish: 1.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.0%
Middle School (5-8): 2.8%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 45.7%
Not Enrolled: 43.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources