# Hart, Michigan

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**Hart** is a city and county seat of [Oceana County](/source/Oceana_County,_Michigan), Michigan.[3] As of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census), Hart had a population of 2,053.[4] The city is located within [Hart Township](/source/Hart_Township,_Michigan), but is politically independent.

Hart is also home to the north end of the [Hart-Montague Trail](/source/Hart-Montague_Trail_State_Park).

## History

Hart was named from its central position in the "heart" of Oceana County.[5]

Hart was founded in 1856 by early pioneers including Nelson Grove. Hart Township was named after Wellington Hart.[6]

## Geography

According to the [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the city has a total area of 2.07 square miles (5.36 km2), of which 1.91 square miles (4.95 km2) is land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2) is water.[7]

### Climate

This [climatic](/source/Climate) region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the [Köppen Climate Classification](/source/K%C3%B6ppen_Climate_Classification) system, Hart has a [humid continental climate](/source/Humid_continental_climate), abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[8]

## Demographics

### 2020 census

As of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census), Hart had a population of 2,053. The median age was 40.3 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 21.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.9 males age 18 and over.[9][10]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[11]

There were 727 households in Hart, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 39.2% were married-couple households, 20.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 32.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 823 housing units, of which 11.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.0%.[9]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10] Race Number Percent White 1,490 72.6% Black or African American 14 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native 48 2.3% Asian 6 0.3% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.0% Some other race 258 12.6% Two or more races 236 11.5% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 591 28.8%

### 2010 census

As of the [census](/source/Census)[12] of 2010, there were 2,126 people, 757 households, and 478 families living in the city. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 1,113.1 inhabitants per square mile (429.8 /km2). There were 849 housing units at an average density of 444.5 inhabitants per square mile (171.6 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 84.3% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.5% [African American](/source/African_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.8% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.2% [Asian](/source/Asian_(U.S._Census)), 12.6% from [other races](/source/Race_(U.S._Census)), and 1.6% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 25.7% of the population.

There were 757 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

### 2000 census

As of the [census](/source/Census)[1] of 2000, there were 1,950 people, 759 households, and 481 families living in the city. The population density was 1,017.7 inhabitants per square mile (392.9 /km2). There were 832 housing units at an average density of 434.2 inhabitants per square mile (167.6 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.69% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.51% [African American](/source/African_American_(U.S._Census)), 1.38% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.26% [Asian](/source/Asian_(U.S._Census)), 7.59% from [other races](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), and 2.56% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 14.56% of the population.

There were 759 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,855, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $28,839 versus $20,125 for females. The [per capita income](/source/Per_capita_income) for the city was $13,844. About 17.5% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 30.6% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

## Education

The city is in [Hart Public School District](/source/Hart_Public_School_District).[13]

## Transportation

- passes west of the city, continuing southerly toward [Muskegon](/source/Muskegon,_Michigan) and northerly toward [Ludington](/source/Ludington,_Michigan).
- is a spur route into downtown Hart.

## Notable people

- [Larry Paul Kelley](/source/Larry_Paul_Kelley), founder of [Shelby Gem Factory](/source/Shelby_Gem_Factory)
- [Seymour H. Knox I](/source/Seymour_H._Knox_I), [Buffalo, New York](/source/Buffalo,_New_York) businessman
- [Donald W. Wolf](/source/Donald_W._Wolf), [World War II](/source/World_War_II) [U.S. Marine Corps](/source/U.S._Marine_Corps) soldier who was killed in action at [Guadalcanal](/source/Guadalcanal)
- [Walter Willett](/source/Walter_Willett), physician and nutrition researcher
- [George Winston](/source/George_Winston), instrumental pop pianist and composer (b. 1949) [14]

## References

1. ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved 2008-01-31.

1. ["Find a County"](http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx). National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N&for=place%3A36920&in=state%3A26). *United States Census Bureau*. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.

1. Gannett, Henry (1905). [*The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States*](https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ). Govt. Print. Off. pp. [151](https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n150)

1. ["About Hart, History, Facts « Hart Beat"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140714225742/http://www.ci.hart.mi.us/blogs/index.php/about/). Archived from [the original](http://www.ci.hart.mi.us/blogs/index.php/about/) on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-07-11.

1. ["US Gazetteer files 2010"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Archived from [the original](https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt) on 2011-02-20. Retrieved 2012-11-25.

1. ["Hart, Michigan Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)"](http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=236302&cityname=Hart%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&units=). *Weatherbase*

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME,DP1_0021P,DP1_0024P,DP1_0025C,DP1_0049C,DP1_0045C,DP1_0069C,DP1_0073C,DP1_0125P,DP1_0126P,DP1_0129P,DP1_0133P,DP1_0137P,DP1_0138P,DP1_0139P,DP1_0141P,DP1_0142P,DP1_0143P,DP1_0145P,DP1_0146P,DP1_0147C,DP1_0148C,DP1_0149C,DP1_0156C,DP1_0157C,DP1_0158C,DP1_0159P,DP1_0160P&for=place%3A36920&in=state%3A26). *United States Census Bureau*. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME,P1_001N,P1_003N,P1_004N,P1_005N,P1_006N,P1_007N,P1_008N,P1_009N,P2_001N,P2_002N,H1_001N,H1_002N&for=place%3A36920&in=state%3A26). *United States Census Bureau*. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME,P2_002N,P2_003N&for=place%3A36920&in=state%3A26). *United States Census Bureau*. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.

1. ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved 2012-11-25.

1. ["2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Oceana County, MI"](https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st26_mi/schooldistrict_maps/c26127_oceana/DC20SD_C26127.pdf). [U.S. Census Bureau](/source/U.S._Census_Bureau). p. 1 (PDF p. 2/2). Retrieved 2024-08-08. - [Text list](https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st26_mi/schooldistrict_maps/c26127_oceana/DC20SD_C26127_SD2MS.txt)

1. Reich, Howard. "[\[1\]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1987-06-14-8702140016-story.html)." *[Chicago Tribune](/source/Chicago_Tribune)*. June 14, 1987. Retrieved on December 18, 2020.

## External links

- [City of Hart official website](https://cityofhart.org/)

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