Pittsford, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 707, Pittsford's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pittsford is a small community located in Michigan, within Hillsdale County. The total population is 707. It ranks as the 496th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pittsford is 31.5 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pittsford is $45,833. This is 37% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.5%. This is 85% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $105,700. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Pittsford is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Pittsford was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% 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 98.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pittsford, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. 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. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.