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.

Gobles, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

595

Median Agei

51.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.6%539

Two or More

7.1%42

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%11

Other

0.5%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%18

High School Diploma

36.7%171

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%29

Some College (1+ yr)

21%98

Associate's Degree

6.2%29

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%48

Master's Degree

1.5%7

Doctorate

0.6%3

HS or Higher

86.5%

BA or Higher

12.4%

Graduate+

2.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$104,200

Median Renti

$630

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.6%233

Renter-Occupied

30.4%102

Total Units

354

Homeownership

69.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%16

$50K–$100K

39.1%91

$100K–$150K

32.6%76

$150K–$200K

8.2%19

$200K–$300K

6.4%15

$300K–$500K

2.6%6

$500K–$1M

3%7

$1M+

1.3%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%1

2000–2009

5.4%19

1990–1999

13.3%47

1980–1989

10.2%36

1970–1979

8.2%29

1960–1969

12.1%43

1950–1959

9.3%33

1940–1949

4%14

1939 or earlier

37.3%132

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.8%244

Electricity

15.8%53

No Fuel

4.5%15

Other

3%10

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%6

Wood

1.2%4

Coal

0.9%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,250

Mean Household Incomei

$55,364

Per Capita Incomei

$29,893

Poverty Ratei

22.7%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

278

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%13

$10K–$15K

20%67

$15K–$20K

4.2%14

$20K–$25K

2.7%9

$25K–$30K

3.9%13

$30K–$35K

4.8%16

$35K–$40K

4.2%14

$40K–$45K

6.9%23

$45K–$50K

2.1%7

$50K–$60K

6.6%22

$60K–$75K

12.5%42

$75K–$100K

14%47

$100K–$125K

3.6%12

$125K–$150K

8.4%28

$150K–$200K

2.4%8

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

253

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

259

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

44(8.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured