Hillsdale County Summary

Life in Hillsdale County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hillsdale County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hillsdale County:

  • The population in Hillsdale County is 45,698.

  • The median home value in Hillsdale County is $195,651.

  • The median income in Hillsdale County is $59,425.

  • The median rent in Hillsdale County is $770.

  • The unemployment rate in Hillsdale County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Hillsdale County is 15.2%.

  • The average high in Hillsdale County is 65.4° and there are 85.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hillsdale County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hillsdale County

Hillsdale, MI Population 8,005

Reading, MI Population 1,207

Litchfield, MI Population 1,195

Camden, MI Population 699

Waldron, MI Population 605

North Adams, MI Population 510

Montgomery, MI Population 327

Allen, MI Population 213

Map Of Hillsdale County

Hillsdale County, MI Weather

  • The average high in Hillsdale County is 65.4°.

  • There are 75.21 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 85.4 inches of rain each year with 12.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:13 hours of sun each day in Hillsdale County.

StatHillsdale County
Mean High65.4
Nice Days75.21
Rainfall85.4
Snowfall12.3
Sunny_hours4:13
65.4°
Average High
85.4
Inches of Rain

Hillsdale County Photos

Downtown Hillsdale
Source: Public Domain

Hillsdale County Demographics

Population over time in Hillsdale County

The current population in Hillsdale County is 45,698. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 45,673 -0.1%
2021 45,707 -0.1%
2020 45,757 -

Gender in Hillsdale County

  • Hillsdale County is 49.8% female with 22,761 female residents.

  • Hillsdale County is 50.2% male with 22,936 male residents.

Female
49.8% (22,761)
Male
50.2% (22,936)
Gender Hillsdale County MI USA
Female 49.8% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.2% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hillsdale County

Hillsdale County is:

  • 93.5% White with 42,713 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 304 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 64 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 159 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 145 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 1,109 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.6% Hispanic with 1,204 Hispanic residents.

White
93.5% (42,713)
African American
0.7% (304)
American Indian
0.1% (64)
Asian
0.3% (159)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (145)
Two Or More
2.4% (1,109)
Hispanic
2.6% (1,204)

Table: Hillsdale County By Race

Race Hillsdale County MI USA
White 93.5% 73.5% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 13.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 3.2% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.7% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.6% 5.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Hillsdale County, Michigan

  • 3.6% of households in Hillsdale County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Hillsdale County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Hillsdale County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Hillsdale County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Hillsdale County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.3% of households in Hillsdale County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Hillsdale County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Hillsdale County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Hillsdale County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Hillsdale County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.6% (1,661)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (2,019)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.2% (4,202)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (4,635)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.0% (6,387)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.3% (9,294)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (6,473)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.8% (6,779)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.2% (2,395)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (1,848)
Income Hillsdale County MI USA
Less than $10,000 3.6% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 4.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.2% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.0% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.3% 17.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 7.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 8.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hillsdale County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Hillsdale County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Hillsdale County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Hillsdale County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Hillsdale County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Hillsdale County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Hillsdale County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Hillsdale County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hillsdale County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hillsdale County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,827)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,741)
High School / GED
41% (18,736)
Some College
21% (9,596)
Associate's Degree
8% (3,655)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (5,483)
Master's Degree
6% (2,741)
Professional Degree
1% (456)
Doctorate Degree
1% (456)
Education Hillsdale County MI USA
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 41% 28% 26%
Some College 21% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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