Population 25,693 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gladwin County
Household size in Gladwin County
| Period | Gladwin County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Gladwin County is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gladwin County
| Period | Gladwin County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.5 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.5, Gladwin County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gladwin County
| Period | Gladwin County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.9% of households in Gladwin County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Michigan county has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gladwin County
Renters in Gladwin County
| Period | Gladwin County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.9% of households in Gladwin County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 51.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gladwin County
| Period | Gladwin County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 28.5% of the housing in Gladwin County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gladwin County
| Period | Gladwin County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in Gladwin County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are newer than in Michigan as a whole, where the median home dates to 1972. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gladwin County
| Period | Gladwin County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $596 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $592 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $693 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $817 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$221 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Gladwin County runs $817 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $221 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gladwin County
Bachelor's degrees in Gladwin County
| Period | Gladwin County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gladwin County: 17.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Gladwin County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Michigan counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gladwin County
| Period | Gladwin County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Gladwin County is close to the national rate: 88.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (91.8%). The share with a diploma is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gladwin County
| Period | Gladwin County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Gladwin County than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gladwin County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin County | 2.31 | 50.5 | 4.9% | 13.9% | 28.5% | 1980 | $817 | 17.1% | 88.8% | 6.7% |
| Clare County | 2.55 | 47.1 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 36.4% | 1976 | $757 | 13.3% | 88.1% | 9.1% |
| Arenac County | 2.29 | 49.5 | 7.9% | 13.8% | 27.3% | 1977 | $750 | 16.1% | 88.3% | 6.3% |
| Osceola County | 2.44 | 43.9 | 10.0% | 16.3% | 23.8% | 1976 | $853 | 16.5% | 89.8% | 6.1% |
| Lake County | 2.33 | 49.0 | 9.9% | 18.0% | 52.4% | 1976 | $913 | 12.3% | 84.7% | 6.6% |
| Huron County | 2.19 | 48.9 | 6.7% | 18.2% | 23.4% | 1966 | $787 | 18.5% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Mason County | 2.29 | 47.7 | 8.9% | 21.7% | 23.5% | 1973 | $892 | 26.1% | 94.1% | 4.6% |
| Green Lake County | 2.33 | 46.0 | 9.3% | 25.5% | 18.7% | 1969 | $797 | 22.6% | 91.4% | 2.7% |
| Marquette County | 2.25 | 50.2 | 7.3% | 18.8% | 26.2% | 1976 | $826 | 16.3% | 92.1% | 2.7% |
| Adams County | 2.17 | 54.4 | 5.7% | 13.8% | 39.9% | 1983 | $1,073 | 17.5% | 89.6% | 5.2% |
| Juneau County | 2.28 | 46.2 | 8.8% | 21.9% | 21.2% | 1977 | $913 | 16.6% | 90.4% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Lake County, MT · Jefferson County, IA · Jefferson County, ID · Juneau County, WI · King George County, VA · Klickitat County, WA · Knox County, KY · La Paz County, AZ · Lafayette County, MO · Jefferson County, GA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gladwin County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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