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Hesperia

Michigan · 1,034 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 $33,629. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,400. Households here earn about 43% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,034
+8%since 2000
from 954 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,264 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8108719329931K1990201020202024Hesperia
2024934
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,629
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,460 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,553
+35%since 2000
from $13,704 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(887)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(95)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.4%(45)
Diversity Score31.8%(329)
Diversity Score
32
+419%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hesperia, Michigan?

Hesperia, Michigan has about 1,034 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hesperia, Michigan?

The typical household in Hesperia, Michigan earns about $33,629 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 $89,400, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Hesperia, Michigan?

About 6.0% 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 18.0% 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 186 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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