Census ACS · #653 μSA
Hillsdale Metro Area
The Hillsdale, Mi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 45,658 residents. The median household income is $60,869 and the median home value is $170,500.
45,658
Population
76
People / sq mi
$60,869
Median Income
$170,500
Median Home Value
The Hillsdale CBSA covers 598 sq mi of land at 76.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$60,869
Median Household Income
$31,996
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$170,500
Median Home Value
$801
Median Rent
81.0%
Homeownership
Education
90.5%
High School+
20.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
7.9%
Work From Home
24.6 min
Avg Commute
24.1%
Foreign Born
Hillsdale spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hillsdale, Mi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 45,658 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #653 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Hillsdale metro area is $60,869, with a per capita income of $31,996.
The Hillsdale, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.
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Data for the Hillsdale, Mi CBSA (25880) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Hillsdale: 81.0% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Hillsdale is a metro area in MI with a population of 45,658.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $60,869 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.1%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $170,500, with typical rent around $801.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 20.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Hillsdale, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.