Census tract · Hillsdale County
Census Tract 508, Hillsdale County, Michigan
Census Tract 508, GEOID 26059050800, in Hillsdale County, Michigan, mostly within Hillsdale (98% of its census blocks). 2,284 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±316); the 2020 Census counted 2,131.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,284
±316 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,131
Median household income
$56,042
±$13,461 (90% margin)
Hillsdale County: $64,242
Median home value
$128,600
±$22,417 (90% margin)
Hillsdale County: $176,100
Median gross rent
$888
±$69 (90% margin)
Hillsdale County: $832
Where is Census Tract 508?
Census Tract 508 is one of 13 census tracts in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It covers 1.04 square miles of land, 2,047 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 26059050800, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Hillsdale | 98% |
| Hillsdale Township | 2% |
2 census tracts border Census Tract 508: Tract 507 ($52,596) and Tract 509 ($71,037). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 508?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 508's population at 2,284 (±316) in 943 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,131 residents and 940 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 508 | Hillsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,284 ±316 | 8,002 |
| Households | 943 ±121 | 2,654 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.18 | 2.50 |
| Housing units | 1,024 ±120 | 3,073 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 508?
The median resident of Census Tract 508 is 39.8 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.2%. 3.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 508 | Hillsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±2.2 | 29.6 |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% ±4.3 pts | 20.2% |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±3.5 pts | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.2% ±3.6 pts | 3.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.8% ±3.9 pts | 87.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8% ±1.8 pts | 3.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±2.8 pts | 4.5% |
| With a disability | 14.5% ±3.9 pts | 16.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±3.6 pts | 8.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9% ±3.3 pts | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.1% ±9.4 pts | 26.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.7% ±8.7 pts | 10.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9% ±3.9 pts | 79.3% |
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 Census Tract 508 earn?
Half of the 943 households in Census Tract 508 earn less than $56,042 a year (±$13,461), against $64,242 across Hillsdale County: 11th highest of the county's 13 tracts with a reliable estimate. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 508 | Hillsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,042 ±$13,461 | $51,038 |
| Mean household income | $63,113 ±$6,885 | $65,413 |
| Per capita income | $25,818 ±$2,883 | $23,961 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.5% ±6.5 pts | 22.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.8% ±13.7 pts | 32.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.4% ±4.7 pts | 16.8% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±2.0 pts | 93.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6% ±2.3 pts | 89.0% |
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 Census Tract 508?
Owners occupy 74.4% of Census Tract 508's occupied homes and renters 25.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $128,600 by its owner (±$22,417). The median renter pays $888 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 508 | Hillsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $128,600 ±$22,417 | $130,900 |
| Median gross rent | $888 ±$69 | $812 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7% ±17.7 pts | 38.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,107 ±$100 | $1,125 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.4% ±7.7 pts | 53.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.6% ±7.7 pts | 46.4% |
| Housing units | 1,024 ±120 | 3,073 |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.0% ±6.7 pts | 58.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% ±2.6 pts | 4.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3% ±4.8 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.3% ±3.6 pts | 2.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 64.7% ±9.2 pts | 39.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.4% ±3.9 pts | 12.3% |
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 Census Tract 508 get to work?
65.4% of Census Tract 508's workers drive alone and 12.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Tract 508 | Hillsdale |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.1% ±8.4 pts | 59.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±4.3 pts | 4.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 65.4% ±10.9 pts | 63.7% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±4.4 pts | 8.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 10.8% ±5.0 pts | 16.2% |
| Worked from home | 12.6% ±7.6 pts | 7.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min ±9.5 | 14.9 min |
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
How does Census Tract 508 compare with the other tracts in Hillsdale County?
Among Hillsdale County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 508 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hillsdale County | In Hillsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 13 | 3rd of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 13 | 1st of 3 |
| Median household income | 11th of 13 | 2nd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 11th of 13 | 2nd of 3 |
| Median home value | 13th of 13 | 3rd of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 11 | 1st of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 13 | 2nd of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 13 | 2nd of 3 |
| Median age | 10th of 13 | 2nd of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 12th of 13 | 2nd of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Hillsdale County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 511 | 8th | $60,066±$7,410 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 504 | 9th | $58,396±$6,621 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 512 | 10th | $56,140±$6,673 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 508 | 11th | $56,042±$13,461 |
| Tract 503 | 12th | $55,305±$3,158 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 507 | 13th | $52,596±$6,776 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 508?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 508 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections