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Gladwin

Michigan · 2,933 residents · 2.877 sq mi
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Gladwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,700. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,933
−2%since 2000
from 3,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+7%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Gladwin
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,136
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,598 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,518
+1%since 2000
from $16,370 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+46%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,853)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(45)
Asian1.1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(210)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,827)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(33)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other3.2%(94)
Diversity Score12.3%(360)
Diversity Score
12
+75%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+1%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% 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
18.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gladwin, Michigan?

Gladwin, Michigan has about 2,933 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gladwin, Michigan?

The typical household in Gladwin, Michigan earns about $25,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gladwin, Michigan expensive?

In Gladwin, Michigan, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Gladwin, Michigan?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gladwin, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gladwin, Michigan?

About 27.0% of people in Gladwin, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gladwin, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Gladwin, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 251 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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