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Gladwin County

Michigan · 25,386 residents · 501.786 sq mi
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Gladwin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,957. 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 $111,000. With a median age of 50.9, 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 50.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,386
−2%since 2000
from 26,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+20%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K24K25K27K1990201020202024Gladwin County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,957
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,019 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,521
+60%since 2000
from $16,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(25,256)
Black0.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1%(249)
Asian0.3%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(880)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(23,830)
Black0.3%(68)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(482)
Asian0.3%(72)
Other2%(516)
Diversity Score11%(2,800)
Segregation Score18%(4,564)
Diversity Score
11
+226%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gladwin County, Michigan?

Gladwin County, Michigan has about 25,386 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gladwin County, Michigan earns about $45,957 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 $111,000, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Gladwin County, Michigan?

About 14.3% 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 15.1% 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 3,490 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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