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Hersey

Michigan · 350 residents · 1.1 sq mi
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Hersey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,833. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,000. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350
−6%since 2000
from 374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+20%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2973273583894191990201020202024Hersey
2024360
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,833
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,955
+9%since 2000
from $15,584 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(363)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(334)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score9.4%(33)
Diversity Score
9
+179%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+95%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.8%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hersey, Michigan?

Hersey, Michigan has about 350 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hersey, Michigan?

The typical household in Hersey, Michigan earns about $40,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hersey, Michigan expensive?

In Hersey, Michigan, the median home is worth about $71,000, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Hersey, Michigan?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hersey, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hersey, Michigan?

About 24.1% of people in Hersey, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hersey, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Hersey, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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