Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hesperia, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

934

Median Agei

46.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%870

Two or More

3%28

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%21

Asian

0.7%7

Black

0.6%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%37

High School Diploma

41.4%277

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%52

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%111

Associate's Degree

7.9%53

Bachelor's Degree

5.5%37

Master's Degree

2.7%18

Professional Degree

0.3%2

HS or Higher

87.7%

BA or Higher

8.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,300

Median Renti

$571

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.6%283

Renter-Occupied

27.4%107

Total Units

412

Homeownership

72.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%19

$50K–$100K

29%82

$100K–$150K

20.1%57

$150K–$200K

28.6%81

$200K–$300K

13.1%37

$300K–$500K

2.5%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

4.4%18

2000–2009

3.6%15

1990–1999

7.3%30

1980–1989

8.7%36

1970–1979

17.7%73

1960–1969

14.6%60

1950–1959

13.6%56

1940–1949

7.8%32

1939 or earlier

22.3%92

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.5%318

Electricity

10%39

Bottled/LP Gas

4.9%19

No Fuel

2.1%8

Other

1%4

Wood

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,174

Mean Household Incomei

$49,797

Per Capita Incomei

$21,471

Poverty Ratei

21.8%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

318

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.2%32

$10K–$15K

5.6%22

$15K–$20K

5.1%20

$20K–$25K

9.2%36

$25K–$30K

10%39

$30K–$35K

6.7%26

$35K–$40K

9.5%37

$40K–$45K

3.6%14

$45K–$50K

4.1%16

$50K–$60K

10.3%40

$60K–$75K

10.5%41

$75K–$100K

7.2%28

$100K–$125K

4.1%16

$125K–$150K

2.1%8

$150K–$200K

3.6%14

$200K+

0.3%1

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

60.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

285

Avg. Commutei

30 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

297

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

58(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured