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Hillsdale

Michigan · 8,036 residents · 5.694 sq mi
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Hillsdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,435. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,900. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,036
−2%since 2000
from 8,233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,411 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.6
+3%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Hillsdale
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,435
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,695 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,734
+29%since 2000
from $16,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(7,869)
Black0.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(126)
Asian0.8%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(601)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(7,260)
Black0.7%(57)
Hispanic / Latino3%(245)
Asian0.6%(50)
Other2.7%(215)
Diversity Score17.2%(1,384)
Diversity Score
17
+136%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsdale, Michigan?

Hillsdale, Michigan has about 8,036 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsdale, Michigan?

The typical household in Hillsdale, Michigan earns about $41,435 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsdale, Michigan expensive?

In Hillsdale, Michigan, the median home is worth about $95,900, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsdale, Michigan?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsdale, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsdale, Michigan?

About 24.6% of people in Hillsdale, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsdale, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsdale, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 134 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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