As is often the case in a small city, Allegan doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, the citizens of Allegan rank slightly lower than the national average. 13.03% of adults 25 and older in Allegan have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.
The per capita income in Allegan in 2018 was $23,306, which is low income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $93,224 for a family of four. However, Allegan contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Allegan is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Allegan home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Allegan residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Allegan include German, English, European, Irish, and Dutch.
The most common language spoken in Allegan is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
