Hillsdale County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Hillsdale County, Michigan has a population of 45,654, the 37th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $64,242 and the median home value is $176,100. The poverty rate is 14.4%.

Hillsdale County Quick Facts

Population 45,654

Median Household Income $64,24290% MOE ±$2,663

Median Home Value $176,10090% MOE ±$5,498

Poverty Rate 14.4%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.4%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 43.1 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 82.0%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.2%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.1%

Cities/Places 12

Population 45,654 37th of 83

Median Income $64,242 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.4%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Hillsdale County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	45,757	45,654	-0.2%
Median household income	$61,070	$64,242	No clear change (+5.2%)
Median home value¹	$147,808	$176,100	+19.1%
Median gross rent	$865	$832	No clear change (-3.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Hillsdale

$64,242

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hillsdale

$176,100

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.1%

$25K-$50K 22.6%

$50K-$100K 33.9%

$100K+ 27.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

6.2%

$200K+

5.4%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

57.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.0%

Renter 18.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $832/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

27.9%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hillsdale County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hillsdale	8,002	$51,038	22.9%	$130,900
Jonesville	2,319	$65,200	17.8%	$162,900
Lake LeAnn	1,657	$89,076	4.3%	$266,600
Litchfield	1,566	$53,182	11.4%	$117,000
Reading	947	$49,342	24.6%	$107,800
Pittsford	707	$45,833	24.5%	$105,700
Camden	608	$51,250	28.6%	$103,100
Waldron	603	$52,750	8.8%	$83,700
North Adams	435	$52,813	12.2%	$99,500
Montgomery	301	$51,250	38.5%	$95,000
Allen	170	$66,111	10.0%	$131,300
Cambria	128	$53,125	0.0%	$106,300

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Population Overview

Hillsdale County is located in Michigan with a total population of 45,654. It is the 37th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hillsdale County is 43.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hillsdale County is $64,242. This is 12% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $176,100. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Hillsdale County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hillsdale County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hillsdale County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hillsdale County, Michigan?

Hillsdale County has a population of 45,654, making it the 37th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Hillsdale County?

The median household income in Hillsdale County is $64,242 with a poverty rate of 14.4%.

How many cities are in Hillsdale County, Michigan?

Hillsdale County contains 12 Census-designated places.