Hesperia is a village located in Oceana County Michigan. Hesperia has a 2024 population of 975. Hesperia is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 0.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 967 in 2020.
The average household income in Hesperia is $53,191 with a poverty rate of 18.1%. The median age in Hesperia is 41.6 years: 38.6 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hesperia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 939 | 93.25% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 5.16% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 391 | 2.49 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 182 | 3.05 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 131 | 1.14 | 42 | 58 |
| Female | 62 | 3.16 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Male | 16 | 4.56 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 9.89% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 5.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 4.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 3.15% |
| High School Graduate | 352 | 50.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 2.44% |
| Some College | 175 | 25.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 648 | 562 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,250 | $0 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,583 | $0 | $79,583 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $48,333 | $31,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,083 | $42,083 | $30,556 |
| Some College | $33,000 | $38,500 | $20,357 |
$37,083
Average Earnings
$42,083
Average Male
$30,556
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.06% of Hesperia residents speak only English, while 0.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 915 | 156 | 17.05% |
| Multiple | 52 | 25 | 48.08% |
18.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.17%
Male Poverty Rate
20.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hesperia is Multiple, with 48.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hesperia is White, with 17.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.53% |
| Some College | 20.48% |
| High School | 12.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 2.23% |
| Male Employed | 1.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,000 | $63,787 |
| Households | $44,271 | $53,191 |
| Married Families | $61,042 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,292 | $30,237 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| World War II | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 75+ | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 5.37% |
| Black | 8 | 100% |
| Native American | 2 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.28%
Born in Hesperia
98.71%
Native Born
1.29%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
98.71% of Hesperia residents were born in the United States, with 89.28% having been born in Michigan. 0.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 985 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 983 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 981 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 979 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 977 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2024 | 975 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 973 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 970 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 971 | 4 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 967 | 37 | 3.98% |
| 2019 | 930 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 933 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 929 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 926 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 929 | -5 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 934 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 938 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 940 | -7 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 947 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 948 | 0 | 0% |