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Gobles

Michigan · 815 residents · 1.033 sq mi
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Gobles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $68,100. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

815
+2%since 1990
from 797 in 1990
1990 – 2025
789 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 772 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5676517348179011990201020202024Gobles
2024595
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,917
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,318 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,804
+10%since 1990
from $11,639 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$405
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $348 in 1990
US average: $602
63.4%
−9.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
36.6% rent
2.5
+67%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(785)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score3.7%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(760)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score6.3%(51)
6
+68%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−34%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gobles, Michigan?

Gobles, Michigan has about 815 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gobles, Michigan?

The typical household in Gobles, Michigan earns about $26,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gobles, Michigan expensive?

In Gobles, Michigan, the median home is worth about $68,100, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Gobles, Michigan?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gobles, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gobles, Michigan?

About 18.3% of people in Gobles, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gobles, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Gobles, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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