CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Gladstone

Michigan · 5,257 residents · 5.066 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Escanaba micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Gladstone has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,257
+4%since 2000
from 5,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+12%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Gladstone
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,214
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,328 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,314
+30%since 2000
from $17,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gladstone on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(4,850)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(21)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(100)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(4,788)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(85)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other3.4%(180)
Diversity Score13.5%(709)
Diversity Score
13
+580%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+101%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Gladstone

Fellsmere
Pop 5,025
Brookridge
Pop 4,923
Fussels Corner
Pop 5,682
Jan Phyl
Pop 5,708
Places similar to Gladstone
Head to head

Compare Gladstone to nearby cities

GLADSTONE VS
Escanaba
Income$45,369−18%
Home value$125,200+38%
Population12,257+136%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GLADSTONE VS
Marquette
Income$55,613+1%
Home value$274,700+203%
Population21,944+323%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GLADSTONE VS
Menominee
Income$49,432−10%
Home value$104,400+15%
Population8,175+58%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GLADSTONE VS
Marinette
Income$58,638+6%
Home value$120,200+33%
Population11,168+115%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Gladstone, Michigan?

Gladstone, Michigan has about 5,257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gladstone, Michigan?

The typical household in Gladstone, Michigan earns about $55,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gladstone, Michigan expensive?

In Gladstone, Michigan, the median home is worth about $90,600, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Gladstone, Michigan?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gladstone, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gladstone, Michigan?

About 14.8% of people in Gladstone, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gladstone, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Gladstone, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 692 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Michigan
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Gladstone with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →