Hesperia: Demographics & People
Hesperia's population stands at 934 people, in 390 households. Population shrank 7.2% from 1,007 (2022) to 934 (2024). Median age 46.6 years. (2.4y older than Oceana County; 8.9y older than Michigan). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 93% White (non-Hispanic) and 2% Hispanic or Latino. 58% of households are family-led. County is gaining 860 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Michigan avg 2.4).
- 42% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Michigan 44%).
- 88 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Michigan 66).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 7.2% from 1,007 (2022) to 934 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~867 (extrapolated at -3.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 783.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 49,978 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -7.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,007 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 934 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 934 people (vs Michigan 45,758) |
| Population Estimate | 783 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 46.6y is 7.7 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 46.6 years (vs Michigan 37.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 934 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 197 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 187.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 311.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 239 |
| Population under 18 | 197 |
| Median age | 46.6 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 934 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 939 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 8 |
| Asian residents | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 22 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | -0.01 |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 0.7% (vs Michigan 1.7%) |
| Black population | 0.6% (vs Michigan 7.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.2% (vs Michigan 5.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 93.1% (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). 0.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 813 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 110 |
| Share born in this state | 87.0% |
| Share born in another state | 13.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 11.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 13 |
| From Europe | 2 |
| From Africa | 1 |
Households & Family Composition
390 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 58% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 260 families, 26% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 254 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 260 |
| Married couples with children | 67 |
| Single-parent households | 7 |
| Average household size | 2.49 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 27.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 15 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 7 |
| Family households | 227 households (vs Michigan 10,723) |
| Households that are families | 58.2% (vs Michigan 56.3%) |
| Total households | 390 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. 12.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 860 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 47,214 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 46,354 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 860 |
| 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.6% |
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. 38 residents live in group quarters (4.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 38 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 26123 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 26 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 123 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Newaygo |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 21.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 18.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 25.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 26123 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Newaygo County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,712 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 26123 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Newaygo County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 57.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 48,980 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Cdc Vaccination · Date | 2023-05-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Family Score · Score | 3.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 934, shrinking, established, working-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 934 people (vs Michigan 45,758) |
| Town Summary · County | Newaygo County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade