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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Gladwin County

Michigan · 26,023 residents · 501.786 sq mi
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Gladwin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,019. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 9% 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 $83,000. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,023
+19%since 1990
from 21,896 in 1990
1990 – 2025
52 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 44 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
+15%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K23K24K25K27K1990201020202024Gladwin County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,019
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,587 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,614
+75%since 1990
from $9,482 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−8.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307 in 1990
US average: $602
85.7%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
14.3% rent
2.6
+13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(21,687)
Black0.1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(117)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score3.7%(802)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(25,256)
Black0.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1%(249)
Asian0.3%(69)
Diversity Score3.4%(880)
3
−8%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gladwin County, Michigan?

Gladwin County, Michigan has about 26,023 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gladwin County, Michigan?

The typical household in Gladwin County, Michigan earns about $32,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gladwin County, Michigan expensive?

In Gladwin County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $83,000, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Gladwin County, Michigan?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gladwin County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gladwin County, Michigan?

About 13.8% of people in Gladwin County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gladwin County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Gladwin County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,127 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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