Hillsdale County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,654 | — | #1,087 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,242 | -14.5% | #1,687 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.1 years | +10.8% | #1,185 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $176,100 | -37.5% | #1,685 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $832 | -28.5% | #1,879 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | +14.1% | #1,830 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hillsdale County has a population of 45,654, making it the #1,087 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hillsdale County is $64,242, ranking #1,687 out of 3,222 counties — 14.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Hillsdale County is $176,100 (-37.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $832/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.0%.
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93.6% of residents in Hillsdale County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Hillsdale County, Michigan
Hillsdale County, Michigan has a total population of 45,654, making it the 1,087th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hillsdale County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hillsdale County is $64,242, which ranks #1,687 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Hillsdale County is $176,100, 37.5% below the national median. Renters in Hillsdale County pay a median gross rent of $832 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hillsdale County, 21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Hillsdale County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Hillsdale County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.