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Hillsdale, MI · 1 counties · 45,738 residents (2025 est.) · 598.152 sq mi
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Hillsdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,242. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $176,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
45,654
−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: 281
Median age
43.1
+18%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:45,738 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
43K44K45K46K47K1990201020202024Hillsdale
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,242
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,396 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,981
+81%since 2000
from $18,255 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+7%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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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%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(42,051)
Black0.7%(313)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,283)
Asian0.3%(117)
Other4.1%(1,890)
Diversity Score18.6%(8,506)
Segregation Score14.3%(6,517)
Diversity Score
19
+283%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
−33%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 66.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

HillsdaleCENTRAL8,002
What's inside

1 component county

Hillsdale CountyCENTRAL45,738
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsdale, MI?

Hillsdale, MI has about 45,654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsdale, MI?

The typical household in Hillsdale, MI earns about $64,242 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsdale, MI expensive?

In Hillsdale, MI, the median home is worth about $176,100, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsdale, MI?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsdale, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsdale, MI?

About 14.4% of people in Hillsdale, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsdale, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsdale, MI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,223 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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