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Hubbell

Michigan · 881 residents · 1.867 sq mi
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Hubbell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,333. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 224 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,400. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
881
−20%since 2000
from 1,105 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
472 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+15%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7168449731K1K1990201020202024Hubbell
2024881
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,333
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,612 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,216
+78%since 2000
from $19,260 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+28%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,047
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+38.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+24%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,079)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(838)
Black1.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(9)
Other2%(18)
Diversity Score11.8%(104)
Diversity Score
12
+301%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hubbell, Michigan?

Hubbell, Michigan has about 881 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hubbell, Michigan?

The typical household in Hubbell, Michigan earns about $53,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hubbell, Michigan expensive?

In Hubbell, Michigan, the median home is worth about $85,400, and the typical rent is about $1,047 a month.

How educated are people in Hubbell, Michigan?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hubbell, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hubbell, Michigan?

About 4.4% of people in Hubbell, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hubbell, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Hubbell, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 293 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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