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Hemlock

Michigan · 1,408 residents · 2.752 sq mi
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Hemlock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,281. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,408
−11%since 2000
from 1,585 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
512 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+20%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hemlock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,281
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,846 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,987
+60%since 2000
from $18,085 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,286)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(60)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(159)
Diversity Score
11
+56%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hemlock, Michigan?

Hemlock, Michigan has about 1,408 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hemlock, Michigan?

The typical household in Hemlock, Michigan earns about $53,281 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Hemlock, Michigan?

About 17.0% 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 5.6% 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 240 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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