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Hesperia

Michigan · 954 residents · 0.818 sq mi
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Hesperia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,000. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
954
Unchangedsince 2000
from 954 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,166 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+1%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8108719329931K1990201020202024Hesperia
2024934
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,104
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,460 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,471
+6%since 2000
from $13,704 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+26%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(900)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(844)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(77)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score22.1%(210)
Diversity Score
22
+260%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
8.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hesperia, Michigan?

Hesperia, Michigan has about 954 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hesperia, Michigan?

The typical household in Hesperia, Michigan earns about $30,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hesperia, Michigan expensive?

In Hesperia, Michigan, the median home is worth about $92,000, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Hesperia, Michigan?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hesperia, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hesperia, Michigan?

About 19.4% of people in Hesperia, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hesperia, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Hesperia, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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