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Gaastra

Michigan · 316 residents · 1.636 sq mi
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Gaastra has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,200. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
316
−7%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
193 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+8%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2282703133553971990201020202024Gaastra
2024296
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,228
+22%since 2000
from $15,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−23%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(300)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(18)
Diversity Score
6
+150%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 37.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaastra, Michigan?

Gaastra, Michigan has about 316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gaastra, Michigan?

The typical household in Gaastra, Michigan earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaastra, Michigan expensive?

In Gaastra, Michigan, the median home is worth about $49,200.

How educated are people in Gaastra, Michigan?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gaastra, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaastra, Michigan?

About 6.9% of people in Gaastra, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaastra, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaastra, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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