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Hemlock

Michigan · 1,529 residents · 2.752 sq mi
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Hemlock is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,188. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 40% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,529
−4%since 2000
from 1,585 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
556 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+20%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hemlock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,188
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,846 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,536
+135%since 2000
from $18,085 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−8%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,011
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,531)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(44)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(77)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.8%(211)
Diversity Score
14
+91%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hemlock, Michigan?

Hemlock, Michigan has about 1,529 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hemlock, Michigan?

The typical household in Hemlock, Michigan earns about $102,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hemlock, Michigan expensive?

In Hemlock, Michigan, the median home is worth about $221,800, and the typical rent is about $1,011 a month.

How educated are people in Hemlock, Michigan?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hemlock, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hemlock, Michigan?

About 8.4% of people in Hemlock, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hemlock, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Hemlock, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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