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Gagetown

Michigan · 321 residents · 0.981 sq mi
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Gagetown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,958. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,500. Households here earn about 43% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
321
−17%since 2000
from 389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+19%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2472873273664061990201020202024Gagetown
2024311
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,958
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,939
+34%since 2000
from $14,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+24%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(28)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(75)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(12)
Diversity Score21.4%(69)
Diversity Score
21
+11%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.9%
−57.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gagetown, Michigan?

Gagetown, Michigan has about 321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gagetown, Michigan?

The typical household in Gagetown, Michigan earns about $33,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gagetown, Michigan expensive?

In Gagetown, Michigan, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Gagetown, Michigan?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gagetown, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gagetown, Michigan?

About 16.5% of people in Gagetown, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gagetown, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Gagetown, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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