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Gibraltar

Michigan · 4,656 residents · 3.687 sq mi
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Gibraltar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $159,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,656
+9%since 2000
from 4,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,263 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Gibraltar
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,278
+10%since 2000
from $28,528 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+5%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,078)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(78)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(291)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,314)
Black2%(92)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(137)
Asian0.7%(34)
Other0.8%(37)
Diversity Score15.6%(725)
Diversity Score
16
+128%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibraltar, Michigan?

Gibraltar, Michigan has about 4,656 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gibraltar, Michigan?

The typical household in Gibraltar, Michigan earns about $60,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibraltar, Michigan expensive?

In Gibraltar, Michigan, the median home is worth about $159,700, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Gibraltar, Michigan?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gibraltar, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibraltar, Michigan?

About 4.9% of people in Gibraltar, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibraltar, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibraltar, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 359 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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