Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gladstone, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,253

Median Agei

43.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.7%4,921

Two or More

4.6%243

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%36

Other

0.6%31

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%114

High School Diploma

34.2%1,281

Some College (<1 yr)

10.4%391

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%452

Associate's Degree

13%486

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%611

Master's Degree

3.3%124

Professional Degree

0.3%13

Doctorate

0.5%18

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

20.5%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$118,600

Median Renti

$910

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81%1,729

Renter-Occupied

19%406

Total Units

2,400

Homeownership

81%

Vacancy Rate

11%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%112

$50K–$100K

31.1%537

$100K–$150K

19.6%339

$150K–$200K

20.5%355

$200K–$300K

10.2%177

$300K–$500K

6%104

$500K–$1M

6.1%105

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

154

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%18

2010–2019

3%73

2000–2009

6%145

1990–1999

16.4%394

1980–1989

11.7%280

1970–1979

5%120

1960–1969

4.2%100

1950–1959

13.2%318

1940–1949

6.2%150

1939 or earlier

33.4%802

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.9%1,984

Electricity

3.8%81

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%47

Wood

0.5%11

Other

0.4%8

Fuel Oil

0.2%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,970

Mean Household Incomei

$70,563

Per Capita Incomei

$29,358

Poverty Ratei

13.9%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

2,243

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%131

$10K–$15K

3.7%78

$15K–$20K

3.3%71

$20K–$25K

2.1%44

$25K–$30K

12.1%259

$30K–$35K

2.6%56

$35K–$40K

4.1%88

$40K–$45K

1.4%30

$45K–$50K

2.9%61

$50K–$60K

14.8%315

$60K–$75K

11.9%255

$75K–$100K

11.9%253

$100K–$125K

7.3%156

$125K–$150K

6.6%140

$150K–$200K

5.8%123

$200K+

3.5%75

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

220.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,130

Avg. Commutei

17.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,156

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

349(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.8%Insured

6.2%Uninsured