Hesperia Authority

Hesperia is a lower-income village of 934 with home prices 1.8× below the Michigan median.

Hesperia, Michigan

Hesperia is one of the smaller incorporated places in Newaygo County, Michigan, with a population of 934. Households here earn a median of $37,174.

Definition and scope

Hesperia is a chartered municipality within Newaygo County, Michigan, Michigan. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Hesperia has approximately 934 residents. The median age is 46.6 years. Roughly 73% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $131,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 93.1%
• Black or African American: 0.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
• Asian: 0.7%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Hesperia is $37,174. Poverty rate stands at 22.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.7%. Educational attainment: 8.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Hesperia:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Fremont Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Newaygo County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 751 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 5b.

References

• Michigan State Authority — state-level reference for Michigan.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.