Hillsdale County, MI

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2020 Population

45,707

0.109% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

42.1

0.473% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

15.2%

6.24% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,535

3.86% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$131,800

9.74% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

19,511

0.463% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Hillsdale County, MI had a population of 45.7k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $51,535. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Hillsdale County, MI declined from 45,757 to 45,707, a −0.109% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,622 to $51,535, a 3.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hillsdale County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.3%), White (Hispanic) (1.89%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.86%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.604%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.407%).

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 (403 degrees awarded in 2020) and Hillsdale Beauty College (12 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Hillsdale County, MI was $131,800, and the homeownership rate was 77.4%.

Most people in Hillsdale County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 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.

Population & Diversity

Hillsdale County, MI is home to a population of 45.7k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.25% of Hillsdale County, MI residents were born outside of the country (573 people).

In 2020, there were 50 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.1k people) in Hillsdale County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 862 White (Hispanic) and 849 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

99.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.5% of Hillsdale County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Hillsdale County, MI was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
43.1k ± 95
White (Hispanic)
862 ± 103
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
849 ± 138

2.41%

Hispanic Population

1.1k people

2.41% of the people in Hillsdale County, MI are hispanic (1.1k 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
78,782 ± 6,864 people
India
74,611 ± 6,681 people
Iraq
57,515 ± 5,871 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 78,782 Michigan residents, followed by India with 74,611 and Iraq with 57,515.

Foreign-Born Population

1.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

573 people

1.12%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

514 people

As of 2020, 1.25% of Hillsdale County, MI residents (573 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hillsdale County, MI was 1.12%, 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
1,325 ± 145
Gulf War (2001-)
401 ± 99
Gulf War (1990s)
286 ± 83

Hillsdale County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hillsdale County, MI employs 19.5k people. The largest industries in Hillsdale County, MI are Manufacturing (4,727 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,829 people), and Educational Services (2,367 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,262), Public Administration ($51,667), and Wholesale Trade ($50,179).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,905. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

19.5k

2020 Value

± 713

0.463%

1 Year growth

± 4.84%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hillsdale County, MI grew at a rate of 0.463%, from 19.4k employees to 19.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hillsdale County, MI, are Production Occupations (2,931 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,065 people), and Management Occupations (1,534 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hillsdale County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.5k

2020 Value

± 713

0.463%

1 Year growth

± 4.84%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hillsdale County, MI grew at a rate of 0.463%, from 19.4k employees to 19.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hillsdale County, MI, are Manufacturing (4,727 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,829 people), and Educational Services (2,367 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

$43,075

Median earning men ± $2,015

$26,409

Median earning women ± $1,013

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($63,185), Public Administration ($57,115), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,260).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($38,000), Manufacturing ($35,948), and Wholesale Trade ($35,833).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

316
Manufacturing
273
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
170
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$757k
Manufacturing
$68.4k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$48k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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 14 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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 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 2020, universities in Hillsdale County, MI awarded 415 degrees. The student population of Hillsdale County, MI in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 819 male students and 742 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hillsdale County, MI are Unknown (403 and 97.1%), followed by White (12 and 2.89%), 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 (403 and 97.1%) and Hillsdale Beauty College (12 and 2.89%).

The most popular majors in Hillsdale County, MI are General English Language & Literature (43 and 10.4%), General Political Science & Government (43 and 10.4%), and General Economics (40 and 9.64%).

The median tuition cost in Hillsdale County, MI for private four year colleges is $28,170.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Hillsdale County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 36.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 1,561 (52.5% men and 47.5% 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 2020 there were 1,561 students enrolled in Hillsdale County, MI, 52.5% men and 47.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 1,543 records, of which 46.9% were women and 53.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Economics
40 degree-majors awarded
General History
37 degree-majors awarded
General English Language & Literature
43 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hillsdale County, MI was General Economics with 40 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
403 degrees awarded
Hillsdale Beauty College
12 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hillsdale College with 403 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 200 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hillsdale County, MI, which is 0.93 times less than the 215 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Unknown students. These 403 degrees mean that there were 33.6 times more degrees awarded to Unknown students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 12 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 ($28,170) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,312) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.713% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.711% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.28M), Some college (1.97M), and Bachelors Degree (1.34M).

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 $131,800 in 2020, which is 0.574 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $120,100 to $131,800, a 9.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Hillsdale County, MI is 77.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Hillsdale County, MI have an average commute time of 24.2 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 $51,535. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hillsdale County, MI was Census Tract 509 with a value of $62,156, followed by Census Tract 510 and Census Tract 508, with respective values of $53,750 and $52,708.

In 2021, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hillsdale County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.74%.

Housing

Property

$131,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,275

$14,076

Median Property Taxes

±$548

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

77.4%

Homeownership

2020

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 77.4% of the housing units in Hillsdale County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.5%.

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 510
Census Tract 508

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hillsdale County, MI was Census Tract 509 with a value of $62,156, followed by Census Tract 510 and Census Tract 508, with respective values of $53,750 and $52,708.

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.

$51,535

Median Household Income

± $2,031

18.2k

Number of Households

± 634

In 2020, the median household income of the 18.2k households in Hillsdale County, MI grew to $51,535 from the previous year's value of $49,622.

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.

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2020, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.801% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (8.63%)
Worked At Home (6.41%)

In 2020, 78.6% of workers in Hillsdale County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.63%) and those who worked at home (6.41%).

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

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hillsdale County, MI have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.42% 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 2021, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hillsdale County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.74%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hillsdale County, MI (6.69k out of 44k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 45 - 54.

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

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 2021, 23.6% of the children was living in poverty in Hillsdale County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.9%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 184 in Hillsdale County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 12.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.9% of the population of Hillsdale County, MI has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Hillsdale County, MI see 3812 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.288% decrease from the previous year (3823 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3040 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 642 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,812 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hillsdale County, MI

Primary care physicians in Hillsdale County, MI see an average of 3,812 patients per year. This represents a 0.288% decrease from the previous year (3,823 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.05%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hillsdale County, MI declined by 8.41% from 6.61% to 6.05%.

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 2018, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.4 in Hillsdale County, MI.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 35.2% in Hillsdale County, MI.

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

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