Gladstone, MI

Census Place

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2023 Population

5,240

0.172% 1-year growth

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.5

2.47% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

14.2%

10.9% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$57,534

2.7% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$111,700

1.18% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,098

5.79% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Gladstone, MI had a population of 5.24k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $57,534. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Gladstone, MI grew from 5,231 to 5,240, a 0.172% increase and its median household income declined from $59,133 to $57,534, a −2.7% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gladstone, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.63%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.515%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.515%).

None of the households in Gladstone, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Gladstone, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Gladstone, MI was $111,700, and the homeownership rate was 74%.

Most people in Gladstone, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Gladstone, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Gladstone, MI is home to a population of 5.24k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.382% of Gladstone, MI residents were born outside of the country (20 people).

In 2023, there were 29.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.97k people) in Gladstone, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 168 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 33 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

99.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Gladstone, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Gladstone, MI was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gladstone, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gladstone, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.97k ± 158
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
168 ± 125
Other (Non-Hispanic)
33 ± 54

0.553%

Hispanic Population

29 people

0.553% of the people in Gladstone, MI are hispanic (29 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Gladstone, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

0.382%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

20 people

0.191%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10 people

As of 2023, 0.382% of Gladstone, MI residents (20 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gladstone, MI was 0.191%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gladstone, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
73 ± 70
Vietnam
73 ± 53
Gulf War (2001-)
37 ± 37

Gladstone, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Gladstone, MI employs 2.1k people. The largest industries in Gladstone, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (439 people), Manufacturing (293 people), and Retail Trade (226 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,611), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($63,611), and Public Administration ($54,205).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.1k

2023 Value

± 321

−5.79%

1 Year decline

± 22.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Gladstone, MI declined at a rate of −5.79%, from 2.23k employees to 2.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gladstone, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (225 people), Management Occupations (170 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (161 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gladstone, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.1k

2023 Value

± 321

−5.79%

1 Year decline

± 22.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Gladstone, MI declined at a rate of −5.79%, from 2.23k employees to 2.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gladstone, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (439 people), Manufacturing (293 people), and Retail Trade (226 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gladstone, MI, though some of these residents may live in Gladstone, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,706

Median earning men ± $3,606

$22,778

Median earning women ± $14,024

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($84,688), Public Administration ($71,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,833), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,450), and Public Administration ($37,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Gladstone, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gladstone, MI was $111,700 in 2023, which is 0.368 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $110,400 to $111,700, a 1.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Gladstone, MI is 74%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Gladstone, MI have an average commute time of 17.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gladstone, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$111,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,319

$1,552

Median Property Taxes

±$247

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gladstone, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gladstone, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74%

Homeownership

2023

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74% of the housing units in Gladstone, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gladstone, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9706

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Gladstone, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,534

Median Household Income

± $13,393

2.1k

Number of Households

± 313

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.1k households in Gladstone, MI declined from $57,534 from the previous year's value of $59,133.

The following chart displays the households in Gladstone, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gladstone, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Carpooled (8.88%)
Walked (5.5%)

In 2023, 78.9% of workers in Gladstone, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.88%) and those who walked to work (5.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gladstone, MI have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.01% of the workforce in Gladstone, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gladstone, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gladstone, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gladstone, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gladstone, MI (730 out of 5.15k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gladstone, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94% of the population of Gladstone, MI has health coverage, with 41.7% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 22.5% on Medicare, 8.26% on non-group plans, and 2.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delta County, MI see 1228 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.32% decrease from the previous year (1325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1534 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 670 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Delta County, MI.

1,228 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delta County, MI

Primary care physicians in Delta County, MI see an average of 1,228 patients per year. This represents a 7.32% decrease from the previous year (1,325 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Delta County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.03%

Uninsured

41.7%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

22.5%

Medicare

8.26%

Non-Group

2.36%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gladstone, MI declined by 17.4% from 7.3% to 6.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gladstone, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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