Hesperia village, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hesperia village is a small community located in Michigan. The total population is 1,007. It ranks as the 438th most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hesperia village is 41.6 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hesperia village is $44,271. This is 38% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $121,300. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Hesperia village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Hesperia village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

7.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 77% 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 87.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hesperia 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.