Michigan Allegan County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Allegan County, MI. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Michigan Allegan County.

1. Library System ALLEGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 331 Hubbard Street, Allegan, MI 49010
Phone Number: (269) 673-4625 Allegan 89,367 81,575

2. Central Library ALLEGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 331 Hubbard Street, Allegan, MI 49010
Phone Number: (269) 673-4625 Allegan N/A N/A

3. Library System CHARLES A. RANSOM DISTRICT LIBRARY
Street Address: 180 South Sherwood Avenue, Plainwell, MI 49080
Phone Number: (269) 685-8024 Allegan 79,829 36,180

4. Central Library CHARLES A. RANSOM DISTRICT LIBRARY
Street Address: 180 South Sherwood Avenue, Plainwell, MI 49080
Phone Number: (269) 685-8024 Allegan N/A N/A

5. Central Library DORR TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Street Address: 1804 Sunset Drive, Dorr, MI 49323
Phone Number: (616) 681-9678 Allegan N/A N/A

6. Library System DORR TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Street Address: 1804 Sunset Drive, Dorr, MI 49323
Phone Number: (616) 681-9678 Allegan 55,544 31,206

7. Library System FENNVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY
Street Address: 400 West Main Street, Fennville, MI 49408
Phone Number: (269) 561-5050 Allegan 40,796 34,390

8. Central Library FENNVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY
Street Address: 400 West Main Street, Fennville, MI 49408
Phone Number: (269) 561-5050 Allegan N/A N/A

9. Central Library HENIKA DISTRICT LIBRARY
Street Address: 149 South Main Street, Wayland, MI 49348
Phone Number: (269) 792-2891 Allegan N/A N/A

10. Library System HENIKA DISTRICT LIBRARY
Street Address: 149 South Main Street, Wayland, MI 49348
Phone Number: (269) 792-2891 Allegan 53,760 32,980

11. Library System HOPKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 118 East Main Street, Hopkins, MI 49328
Phone Number: (269) 793-7516 Allegan 13,425 14,776

12. Central Library HOPKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 118 East Main Street, Hopkins, MI 49328
Phone Number: (269) 793-7516 Allegan N/A N/A

13. Central Library J. C. WHEELER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1593 South Main Street, Martin, MI 49070
Phone Number: (269) 672-7875 Allegan N/A N/A

14. Library System J. C. WHEELER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1593 South Main Street, Martin, MI 49070
Phone Number: (269) 672-7875 Allegan 21,400 9,750

15. Central Library LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Street Address: 4451 12th Street, Moline, MI 49335
Phone Number: (616) 877-4143 Allegan N/A N/A

16. Library System LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Street Address: 4451 12th Street, Moline, MI 49335
Phone Number: (616) 877-4143 Allegan 39,386 12,090

17. Library System OTSEGO DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 219 South Farmer Street, Otsego, MI 49078
Phone Number: (269) 694-9690 Allegan 103,535 55,083

18. Central Library OTSEGO DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 219 South Farmer Street, Otsego, MI 49078
Phone Number: (269) 694-9690 Allegan N/A N/A

19. Library System SALEM TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Street Address: 3007 142nd Ave, Burnips, MI 49314
Phone Number: (616) 896-8170 Allegan 58,666 21,029

20. Central Library SALEM TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Street Address: 3007 142nd Avenue, Burnips, MI 49314
Phone Number: (616) 896-8170 Allegan N/A N/A

21. Central Library SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS DISTRICT LIBRARY
Street Address: 10 Mixer Street, Douglas, MI 49406
Phone Number: (269) 857-8241 Allegan N/A N/A

22. Library System SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS DISTRICT LIBRARY
Street Address: 10 Mixer Street, Douglas, MI 49406
Phone Number: (269) 857-8241 Allegan 69,009 47,443

Overview of Allegan County, Michigan

Allegan County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 105,665. Its county seat is Allegan.

Allegan County is a largely farming area which is rapidly becoming suburbanized. The largest city wholly within the county is the county seat of Allegan. A portion of Holland, Michigan is in the extreme northwest corner.

The name was coined by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft to sound Native American.

The county has long been a regional tourist draw, particularly the Tulip Festival and the area along Lake Michigan. Another draw is Allegan State Game Area, a 45,000 acre (182 km²) forest attracting campers, snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and hunters. Allegan County also hosts Saugatuck Dunes State Park with trails through scenic dunes and a swimming beach on Lake Michigan.

The Saugatuck, Michigan area is a traditional regional tourist destination.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,748 km² (1,833 mi²). 2,143 km² (827 mi²) of it is land and 2,605 km² (1,006 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 54.86% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 105,665 people, 38,165 households, and 28,394 families residing in the county. The population density is 49/km² (128/mi²). There are 43,292 housing units at an average density of 20/km² (52/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 93.47% White, 1.31% Black or African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.77% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. 5.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 38,165 households out of which 37.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.40% are married couples living together, 9.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.60% are non-families. 20.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.15.

In the county the population is spread out with 28.90% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 11.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 99.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $45,813, and the median income for a family is $51,908. Males have a median income of $38,681 versus $26,887 for females. The per capita income for the county is $19,918. 7.30% of the population and 5.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.50% of those under the age of 18 and 7.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities, villages, and townships

According to countryaah, Allegan County, Michigan has the following cities and towns:

Cities

  • Allegan
  • Fennville
  • Holland
  • Otsego
  • Plainwell
  • Saugatuck
  • South Haven (partial)
  • Wayland

Villages

  • Douglas
  • Hopkins
  • Martin

Townships

  • Allegan Township
  • Casco Township
  • Cheshire Township
  • Clyde Township
  • Dorr Township
  • Fillmore Township
  • Ganges Township
  • Gunplain Township
  • Heath Township
  • Hopkins Township
  • Laketown Township
  • Lee Township
  • Leighton Township
  • Manlius Township
  • Martin Township
  • Monterey Township
  • Otsego Township
  • Overisel Township
  • Salem Township
  • Saugatuck Township
  • Trowbridge Township
  • Valley Township
  • Watson Township
  • Wayland Township

Unincorporated communities

  • Bradley
  • Bravo
  • Burnips
  • Cheshire
  • Chicora
  • Dorr
  • Dunningville
  • East Saugatuck
  • Fillmore
  • Ganges
  • Glenn
  • Graafschap
  • Hamilton
  • Hillards
  • Macatawa
  • Moline
  • Monterey
  • New Richmond
  • Overisel
  • Pearl
  • Pullman
  • Shelbyville
  • Watson

Map of Allegan County Michigan