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Gobles

Michigan · 851 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 $45,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
851
+4%since 2000
from 815 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
824 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+3%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5676517348179011990201020202024Gobles
2024595
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,484
+83%since 2000
from $12,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(760)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(725)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(57)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2.6%(22)
Diversity Score24.3%(206)
Diversity Score
24
+288%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+104%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gobles, Michigan?

Gobles, Michigan has about 851 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gobles, Michigan?

The typical household in Gobles, Michigan earns about $45,750 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Gobles, Michigan?

About 14.1% 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 13.4% 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 54 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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