Hubbardston: Demographics & People
Census counts 464 people in Hubbardston, in 125 households. Population grew 11.0% from 418 (2022) to 464 (2024). Median age 35.8 years. (3.3y younger than Ionia County; 1.9y younger than Michigan). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 88% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Hispanic or Latino. 70% of households are family-led. County is gaining 317 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 13% smoke.
- 3.7 people per household (vs Michigan avg 2.4).
- 30% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Michigan 44%).
- 69 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Michigan 66).
Population & Trend
Population grew 11.0% from 418 (2022) to 464 (2024) — about 18.3× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~516 (extrapolated at 5.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 591.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 79,128 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 11.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 418 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 464 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 464 people (vs Michigan 45,758) |
| Population Estimate | 591 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.8y is 3.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.8 years (vs Michigan 37.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 464 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 131 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 96.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 179.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 58 |
| Population under 18 | 131 |
| Median age | 35.8 years (vs Michigan 37.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 464 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 384 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 16 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 29.5% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.5% (vs Michigan 5.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 88.1% (vs Michigan 66.5%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 398 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 66 |
| Share born in this state | 85.8% |
| Share born in another state | 14.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 14.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2,154 |
Households & Family Composition
125 households. Averaging 3.5 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 70% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 76 families, 33% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 97 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 76 |
| Married couples with children | 25 |
| Single-parent households | 1 |
| Average household size | 3.45 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 9.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 15 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 6 |
| Family households | 87 households (vs Michigan 10,723) |
| Households that are families | 69.6% (vs Michigan 56.3%) |
| Total households | 125 households (vs Michigan 18,535) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 13.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 317 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 79,892 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 79,575 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 317 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 63 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 15.0% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 20 residents live in group quarters (4.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 20 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | MI-02 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 26037 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 26 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 037 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Clinton |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 7.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 6.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 9.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 26037 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Clinton County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,672 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 26037 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Clinton County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 60.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 59.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 64.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 79,595 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 464, booming, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 464 people (vs Michigan 45,758) |
| Town Summary · County | Clinton County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade