Hillsdale County, MI

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2023 Population

45,658

0.0875% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

42.8

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

15.5%

2.26% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$60,869

2.43% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$170,500

7.23% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

20,245

0.347% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Hillsdale County, MI had a population of 45.7k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $60,869. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hillsdale County, MI declined from 45,698 to 45,658, a −0.0875% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,425 to $60,869, a 2.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hillsdale County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.05%), White (Hispanic) (1.66%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.837%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.716%).

None of the households in Hillsdale County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Hillsdale County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hillsdale County, MI are Hillsdale College (398 degrees awarded in 2022) and Hillsdale Beauty College (20 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Hillsdale County, MI was $170,500, and the homeownership rate was 81%.

Most people in Hillsdale County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Hillsdale County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Hillsdale County, MI borders Steuben County, IN, Branch County, MI, Calhoun County, MI, Jackson County, MI, Lenawee County, MI, Fulton County, OH, and Williams County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Hillsdale County, MI is home to a population of 45.7k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.26% of Hillsdale County, MI residents were born outside of the country (575 people).

In 2023, there were 30.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.4k people) in Hillsdale County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.39k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 759 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.5% of Hillsdale County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hillsdale County, MI was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hillsdale County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hillsdale County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.4k ± 168
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.39k ± 184
White (Hispanic)
759 ± 108

2.74%

Hispanic Population

1.25k people

2.74% of the people in Hillsdale County, MI are hispanic (1.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hillsdale County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

1.26%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

575 people

1.26%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

574 people

As of 2023, 1.26% of Hillsdale County, MI residents (575 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hillsdale County, MI was 1.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hillsdale County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,134 ± 150
Gulf War (2001-)
385 ± 97
Gulf War (1990s)
352 ± 97

Hillsdale County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hillsdale County, MI employs 20.2k people. The largest industries in Hillsdale County, MI are Manufacturing (4,318 people), Educational Services (2,831 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,701 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,000), Public Administration ($58,780), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,717).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20.2k

2023 Value

± 739

0.347%

1 Year growth

± 5.17%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hillsdale County, MI grew at a rate of 0.347%, from 20.2k employees to 20.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hillsdale County, MI, are Production Occupations (2,710 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,172 people), and Management Occupations (1,806 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hillsdale County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.2k

2023 Value

± 739

0.347%

1 Year growth

± 5.17%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hillsdale County, MI grew at a rate of 0.347%, from 20.2k employees to 20.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hillsdale County, MI, are Manufacturing (4,318 people), Educational Services (2,831 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,701 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hillsdale County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Hillsdale County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,712

Median earning men ± $1,947

$30,975

Median earning women ± $1,925

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($62,011), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,409), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,458).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,981), Public Administration ($42,147), and Manufacturing ($41,098).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

74
Construction
58
Other Services (except Public Administration)
51
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$202k
Manufacturing
$62k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$53.7k
Educational Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hillsdale County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 73.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (73.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hillsdale County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Hillsdale County, MI awarded 418 degrees. The student population of Hillsdale County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 866 male students and 843 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hillsdale County, MI are Unknown (399 and 95.5%), followed by White (19 and 4.55%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Hillsdale County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Hillsdale College (398 and 95.2%) and Hillsdale Beauty College (20 and 4.78%).

The most popular majors in Hillsdale County, MI are General Political Science & Government (46 and 11%), General Economics (45 and 10.8%), and General History (45 and 10.8%).

The median tuition cost in Hillsdale County, MI for private four year colleges is $29,590.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Hillsdale County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 20.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 62.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,709 (50.7% men and 49.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,709 students enrolled in Hillsdale County, MI, 50.7% men and 49.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 1,678 records, of which 48.5% were women and 51.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General History
45 degrees awarded
General English Language & Literature
33 degrees awarded
General Economics
45 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hillsdale County, MI was General History with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hillsdale County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Hillsdale College
398 degrees awarded
Hillsdale Beauty College
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hillsdale College with 398 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 219 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hillsdale County, MI, which is 1.1 times more than the 199 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Unknown students. These 399 degrees mean that there were 21 times more degrees awarded to Unknown students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 19 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,590) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,312) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hillsdale County, MI was $170,500 in 2023, which is 0.562 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $159,000 to $170,500, a 7.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Hillsdale County, MI is 81%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Hillsdale County, MI have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hillsdale County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hillsdale County, MI is $60,869. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hillsdale County, MI was Census Tract 509 with a value of $71,206, followed by Census Tract 502 and Census Tract 510, with respective values of $64,009 and $63,738.

In 2023, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hillsdale County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.58%.

Housing

Property

$170,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,523

$14,468

Median Property Taxes

±$578

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hillsdale County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hillsdale County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81%

Homeownership

2023

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81% of the housing units in Hillsdale County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hillsdale County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 509
Census Tract 502
Census Tract 510

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hillsdale County, MI was Census Tract 509 with a value of $71,206, followed by Census Tract 502 and Census Tract 510, with respective values of $64,009 and $63,738.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hillsdale County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,869

Median Household Income

± $2,774

17.9k

Number of Households

± 663

In 2023, the median household income of the 17.9k households in Hillsdale County, MI grew to $60,869 from the previous year's value of $59,425.

The following chart displays the households in Hillsdale County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hillsdale County, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.1%)
Carpooled (8.64%)
Worked At Home (7.95%)

In 2023, 77.1% of workers in Hillsdale County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.64%) and those who worked at home (7.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hillsdale County, MI have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.15% of the workforce in Hillsdale County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hillsdale County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hillsdale County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hillsdale County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hillsdale County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.58%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hillsdale County, MI (6.83k out of 44.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hillsdale County, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 21.5% of the children was living in poverty in Hillsdale County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93% of the population of Hillsdale County, MI has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.66% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hillsdale County, MI see 4151 patients per year on average, which represents a 36.5% increase from the previous year (3040 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2530 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 624 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,151 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hillsdale County, MI

Primary care physicians in Hillsdale County, MI see an average of 4,151 patients per year. This represents a 36.5% increase from the previous year (3,040 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hillsdale County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.03%

Uninsured

44.2%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.66%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hillsdale County, MI grew by 1.14% from 6.95% to 7.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hillsdale County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 70.6 in Hillsdale County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hillsdale County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.6% in Hillsdale County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hillsdale County, MI.