Hillsdale, MI Demographics

A map of Hillsdale's Population by Race

Hillsdale, Michigan has an estimated population of 8,002, a less than 1% change from the 8,036 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.5% White, 6.2% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hillsdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hillsdale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hillsdale, that probability was 18.1% in 2020 and 23.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hillsdale is ranked the 125th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hillsdale was ranked the 125th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hillsdale's White Population

6,998 residents of Hillsdale, or 87.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hillsdale is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Hillsdale ranks 319th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsdale's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Hillsdale's population has decreased from 90.3% to 87.5%.

Hillsdale is less White than neighboring Jonesville (91.5% White), Cambria (89.1% White), North Adams (96.6% White), Allen (92.4% White), and Reading (96.5% White).

Hillsdale's Black Population

110 residents of Hillsdale, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hillsdale is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Hillsdale ranks 348th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 93.0%. Black residents' share of Hillsdale's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.4%.

Hillsdale is more Black than neighboring Jonesville (1.1% Black), North Adams (0.9% Black), Allen (0% Black), and Reading (0.4% Black). Hillsdale is less Black than neighboring Cambria (5.5% Black).

Hillsdale's Asian Population

33 residents of Hillsdale, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hillsdale is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Hillsdale ranks 278th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 34.0%. Asian residents' share of Hillsdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Hillsdale is more Asian than neighboring Cambria (0% Asian), North Adams (0% Asian), and Allen (0% Asian). Hillsdale is less Asian than neighboring Jonesville (0.7% Asian), and Reading (1.1% Asian).

Hillsdale's Hispanic Population

302 residents of Hillsdale, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hillsdale is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Hillsdale ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Hillsdale's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.8%.

Hillsdale is more Hispanic than neighboring North Adams (0.7% Hispanic), and Reading (0.3% Hispanic). Hillsdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Jonesville (4.9% Hispanic), Cambria (3.9% Hispanic), and Allen (5.3% Hispanic).

Hillsdale's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Hillsdale, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hillsdale is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Hillsdale ranks 350th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsdale's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Hillsdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Hillsdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cambria (0% Native American/Other), North Adams (0.5% Native American/Other), Allen (0% Native American/Other), and Reading (0% Native American/Other). Hillsdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jonesville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Hillsdale's Multiracial Population

496 residents of Hillsdale, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hillsdale is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Hillsdale ranks 294th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Hillsdale's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.2%.

Hillsdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Jonesville (0.9% Multiracial), Cambria (1.6% Multiracial), North Adams (1.4% Multiracial), Allen (2.4% Multiracial), and Reading (1.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.