Hillsdale is a somewhat small city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 7,983 people and three associated neighborhoods, Hillsdale is the 139th largest community in Michigan. Much of the housing stock in Hillsdale was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic cities in the country.

Of important note, Hillsdale is also a city of artists. Hillsdale has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Hillsdale’s character.

In addition, Hillsdale is a college town. There are a lot of students in Hillsdale attending college, and as a result Hillsdale provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared to the needs and activities of students.

Residents of the city have the good fortune of having one of the shortest daily commutes compared to the rest of the country. On average, they spend only 16.24 minutes getting to work every day.

The overall education level of Hillsdale is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 25.67% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Hillsdale in 2022 was $25,351, which is low income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $101,404 for a family of four. However, Hillsdale contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Hillsdale is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Hillsdale home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hillsdale residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Hillsdale include German, English, Irish, Polish, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Hillsdale is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.