Hanover village, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hanover village is a small community located in Michigan. The total population is 413. It ranks as the 571st most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hanover village is 33.2 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Hanover village has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hanover village is $68,333. This is 4% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $142,700. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Hanover village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hanover village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.6%. The Black or African American population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 13.2%.

Education

9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hanover village, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. For official data, visit data.census.gov.