Population 10,201 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gladwin
Household size in Gladwin
| Period | Gladwin | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Gladwin is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest. Gladwin has smaller households than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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
| Period | Gladwin | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.9 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.9 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.9, Gladwin 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 46.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only five of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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
| Period | Gladwin | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Gladwin: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 22 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have 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
Renters in Gladwin
| Period | Gladwin | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Gladwin is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (48.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the north.
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
| Period | Gladwin | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Gladwin: 29.4% of homes are empty, 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 has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Gladwin | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Gladwin are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. 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 south.
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
| Period | Gladwin | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $592 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $614 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $682 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $746 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$154 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gladwin pays $746 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $154 a month from 2006–10, a 26% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have lower rents.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Gladwin
| Period | Gladwin | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gladwin: 17.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.8 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
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
| Period | Gladwin | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Gladwin is close to the national rate: 88.4% 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 has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Gladwin | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Gladwin: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin | 2.26 | 52.9 | 5.1% | 15.9% | 29.4% | 1979 | $746 | 17.7% | 88.4% | 7.7% |
| Wagarville | 2.58 | 45.1 | 5.6% | 19.8% | 18.9% | 1977 | $817 | 15.6% | 83.5% | 7.0% |
| Hockaday | 1.99 | 59.4 | 2.0% | 2.4% | 25.2% | 1991 | $701 | 17.3% | 91.4% | 3.3% |
| Wooden Shoe Village | 2.26 | 52.5 | 8.0% | 9.0% | 34.6% | 1981 | $849 | 14.9% | 87.2% | 5.1% |
| Skeels | 2.34 | 54.2 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 47.5% | 1977 | $741 | 13.0% | 89.6% | 11.0% |
| Sugar Rapids | 2.04 | 58.9 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 41.1% | 1983 | $810 | 15.2% | 91.0% | 6.7% |
| Winegars | 2.15 | 51.9 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 28.9% | 1981 | $745 | 20.0% | 86.4% | 4.9% |
| Beaverton | 2.42 | 46.0 | 5.0% | 16.1% | 23.6% | 1981 | $879 | 17.0% | 90.4% | 6.5% |
| Dover | 2.87 | 41.9 | 6.4% | 8.3% | 29.4% | 1981 | $696 | 15.4% | 81.9% | 5.9% |
| Colonville | 3.99 | 25.1 | 4.4% | 7.5% | 23.7% | 1982 | $620 | 10.7% | 72.8% | 6.3% |
| Harrison | 2.34 | 50.6 | 9.6% | 10.7% | 43.0% | 1972 | $692 | 8.6% | 86.7% | 13.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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