Hillman: Demographics & People
Census counts 812 people in Hillman, in 381 households. Population grew 8.3% from 750 (2022) to 812 (2024). Median age 41.8 years. (15.1y younger than Montmorency County; 4.1y older than Michigan). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 88% White (non-Hispanic) and 1% Hispanic or Latino. 46% of households are family-led. County is gaining 498 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.1 people per household (vs Michigan avg 2.4).
- 54% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Michigan 44%).
- 84 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Michigan 66).
Population & Trend
Population grew 8.3% from 750 (2022) to 812 (2024) — about 13.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~880 (extrapolated at 4.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 977.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 28,907 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 8.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 750 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 812 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 812 people (vs Michigan 45,758) |
| Population Estimate | 977 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 41.8y is 2.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 41.8 years (vs Michigan 37.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 812 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 197 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 158.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 283.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 174 |
| Population under 18 | 197 |
| Median age | 41.8 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 812 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 684 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 6 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 27.0% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Black population | 0.7% (vs Michigan 7.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.9% (vs Michigan 5.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 88.3% (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). 0.2% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 706 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 92 |
| Share born in this state | 86.9% |
| Share born in another state | 13.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 11.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 5 |
| From Europe | 2 |
Households & Family Composition
381 households. Averaging 2.0 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 46% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 141 families, 28% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 185 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 141 |
| Married couples with children | 39 |
| Single-parent households | 8 |
| Average household size | 1.99 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 20.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 18 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 18 |
| Family households | 175 households (vs Michigan 10,723) |
| Households that are families | 45.9% (vs Michigan 56.3%) |
| Total households | 381 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. 14.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 498 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 14.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 26,083 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 25,585 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 498 |
| 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 | 86 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 12.6% |
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. 48 residents live in group quarters (5.9% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 48 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 26007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 26 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Alpena |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 20.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 16.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 25.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 26007 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Alpena County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,618 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 26007 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Alpena County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 57.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 57.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 60.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 28,405 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 812, booming, established, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 812 people (vs Michigan 45,758) |
| Town Summary · County | Alpena County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade