Hillsdale County, Michigan
Hillsdale County: county in Michigan, United States.
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Hillsdale County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,688 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 45,658 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hillsdale. The county was created 191 years ago in 1834.
County Snapshot
Hillsdale County at a glance
Hillsdale County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Quick Facts about Hillsdale County
| Population | 45,658 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Area | 1572 km2 |
| Official name | Hillsdale County |
| Water as percent of area | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8878,-84.5929 |
| Altitude | 1,125 feet / 343 meters |
| Capital | Hillsdale |
| Establishment | January 01, 1835 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 06:37:10 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hillsdale County is located at 41°53'16"N 84°35'35"W (41.8877700, -84.5929300). It has 5 neighbors: Steuben County, Branch County, Jackson County, Lenawee County and Fulton County.
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The largest city of Hillsdale County is Jonesville with a population of 2,206. Other cities include, Hillsdale population 1,991 and Reading population 1,723. See all Hillsdale County cities & populated places.
Hillsdale County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hillsdale County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome | 4,696 | Township in Midland County, Michigan |
| Jonesville | 2,206 | City in Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Hillsdale | 1,991 | City in Michigan |
| Reading | 1,723 | City in Michigan, United States |
Official website of Hillsdale County
Official Website- Hillsdale
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hillsdale County decreased by 2.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,688 | - | census |
| 2011 | 46,599 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,267 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,131 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 45,930 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 45,883 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 45,773 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 45,820 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 45,702 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 45,605 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 45,658 | 0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Hillsdale County (5)
People born in Hillsdale County, including university teacher Edward Lorraine Walter, football player, physician Benjamin H. Southworth, lawyer, activist, journalist Helen M. Gougar, .
More notable people
- Jason E. Hammond (American author and educator) he was born in 17/05/1862
- Grace Van Wert (school teacher) she was born in 05/05/1909
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
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| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
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| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
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