City · Michigan
Hart, Michigan
Hart, city, in Oceana County, Michigan. Hart had 2,065 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,053 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,924 (±249). GEOID 2636920.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,065
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,053 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,924 ±249
Median household income
$50,956
±$11,774 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$140,900
±$21,073 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$757
±$97 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Hart and what county is it in?
Hart is a city in Oceana County, Michigan. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 1,148 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hart, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,065 people lived in Hart on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,053 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,924 (±249).
| Measure | Hart | Oceana County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,924 ±249 | 26,915 | no clear change |
| Households | 743 ±100 | 10,419 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.19 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 786 ±98 | 15,723 | no clear change |
Hart's population since 2000
From 1,950 in 2000 to 2,065 in 2025: up 5.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hart as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hart?
The median resident of Hart is 40.8 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.2%.
| Measure | Hart | Oceana County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 ±4.8 | 44.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4% ±3.9 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9% ±4.0 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Male | 54.9% ±3.9 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.2% ±5.2 pts | 15.5% | −10.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.6% ±5.7 pts | 79.5% | +9.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±3.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.7% ±4.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±2.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 23.8% ±4.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5% ±1.6 pts | 7.5% | −4.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4% ±3.5 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.4% ±5.8 pts | 21.5% | +8.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9% ±2.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.8% ±3.9 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hart earn?
Half of Hart's 743 households earn less than $50,956 a year (±$11,774), against $62,417 in Oceana County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $49,869 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hart | Oceana County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,956 ±$11,774 | $62,417 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,317 ±$20,319 | $82,476 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,767 ±$7,836 | $33,025 | +$8,552 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.3% ±7.2 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.2% ±14.7 pts | 18.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.5% ±5.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±2.7 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8% ±4.9 pts | 83.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hart?
Owners occupy 59.6% of Hart's occupied homes and renters 40.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $140,900 by its owner (±$21,073). The median renter pays $757 a month including utilities, and 23.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hart | Oceana County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $140,900 ±$21,073 | $190,100 | +$34,199 |
| Median gross rent | $757 ±$97 | $759 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.3% ±11.2 pts | 29.7% | −16.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,087 ±$44 | $1,280 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.6% ±8.5 pts | 84.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.4% ±8.5 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Housing units | 786 ±98 | 15,723 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.3% ±7.9 pts | 78.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% ±3.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±3.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.1% ±7.3 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.0% ±5.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Hart work and get to work?
74.8% of Hart's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 14.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Hart | Oceana County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.0% ±6.3 pts | 55.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±4.0 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8% ±8.4 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.6% ±7.2 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±2.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9% ±5.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.3 min ±2.4 | 23.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hart?
No census tract lies mostly in Hart; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104Oceana County | 3,931 | $57,888 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hart) · Census block assignment files
How does Hart compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hart is the 7,578th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 246th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Hart ranks 1,220th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 246th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 617th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 303rd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,220th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 955th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 1,146th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 1,041st | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 124th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 833rd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 890th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,252nd | 1,356 |
| Travel time to work | 1,332nd | 1,356 |
Hart's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Hart with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hart?
16 of the 57 figures for Hart on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hart are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hart.