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Hillsdale County

Michigan · 45,746 residents · 598.152 sq mi
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Hillsdale County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,535. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,746
−2%since 2000
from 46,527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K44K45K46K47K1990201020202024Hillsdale County
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,535
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,396 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,265
+44%since 2000
from $18,255 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(45,042)
Black0.4%(197)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(558)
Asian0.3%(151)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(2,261)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(42,145)
Black0.4%(196)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,172)
Asian0.4%(176)
Other2.4%(1,082)
Diversity Score14.1%(6,437)
Segregation Score21.2%(9,720)
Diversity Score
14
+190%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsdale County, Michigan?

Hillsdale County, Michigan has about 45,746 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsdale County, Michigan?

The typical household in Hillsdale County, Michigan earns about $51,535 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsdale County, Michigan expensive?

In Hillsdale County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $131,800, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsdale County, Michigan?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsdale County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsdale County, Michigan?

About 15.2% of people in Hillsdale County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsdale County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsdale County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,315 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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