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Gladstone

Illinois · 218 residents (2025 est.) · 0.36 sq mi
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Gladstone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $59,400. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
−17%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
658 / sq mi
−34%since 2009
from 992 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
+38%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:218 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1482052623193761990201020202024Gladstone
2024237
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.1%(5)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(16)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(10)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.9%(14)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.7%(23)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.2%(17)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.4%(46)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7428.3%(67)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(15)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.4%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,694 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,205
+98%since 2000
from $16,245 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+36%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−2%since 2009
from 1.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
18
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(281)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(4)
Diversity Score
4
+20%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German26.6%(63)
Irish15.6%(37)
English9.7%(23)
American8.9%(21)
Dutch4.2%(10)
Polish1.7%(4)
British0.8%(2)
Scottish0.8%(2)
Swedish0.8%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33%(30)
Married56%(51)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11%(10)
Women 15+
Never married13%(15)
Married47%(54)
Widowed24.3%(28)
Divorced15.7%(18)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gladstone, Illinois?

Gladstone, Illinois has about 237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gladstone, Illinois?

The typical household in Gladstone, Illinois earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gladstone, Illinois expensive?

In Gladstone, Illinois, the median home is worth about $59,400, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Gladstone, Illinois?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gladstone, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gladstone, Illinois?

About 10.1% of people in Gladstone, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gladstone, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Gladstone, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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