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Hanover

Michigan · 472 residents · 0.42 sq mi
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Hanover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $106,700. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472
+11%since 2000
from 424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,124 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
−2%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2783394014625241990201020202024Hanover
2024375
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,583
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,580
+63%since 2000
from $13,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(419)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(24)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3.9%(18)
Diversity Score21.9%(103)
Diversity Score
22
+834%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover, Michigan?

Hanover, Michigan has about 472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanover, Michigan?

The typical household in Hanover, Michigan earns about $49,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanover, Michigan expensive?

In Hanover, Michigan, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Hanover, Michigan?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hanover, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanover, Michigan?

About 19.0% of people in Hanover, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanover, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanover, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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