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Hart, MI
City in Oceana County, Michigan.
Population
1,924
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,076
ZIP codes
0
Hart and its ZIP codes
Hart at a glance
- Hart is about 6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,956, 30% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,900 (39% below Michigan) and median rent is $757 a month.
Local data for Hart, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hart, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,956
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$140,900
Median rent
$757/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (351), Mexican Americans (330), Irish Americans (206).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oceana County. PPP loans are for Hart.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,005
6,510 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $8,520 per person
How people get to work
Hart, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled17.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hart, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
230
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
45
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hart, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Hart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MearsCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| ShelbyVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.6 |
| PentwaterVillage | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| New EraVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WalkervilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| RothburyVillage | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| ScottvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| HesperiaVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| LudingtonCity | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| CusterVillage | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| MontagueCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| WhitehallCity | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| Lakewood ClubVillage | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| Twin LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| FountainVillage | 26 mi | 1 |
| FremontCity | 26 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hart, MI in?
- Hart is in Oceana County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Hart, MI?
- About 1,924 people live in Hart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hart?
- Nearby places include Mears (3.1 mi), Shelby (5.8 mi), Pentwater (6.8 mi), New Era (9.2 mi), Walkerville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023