Gladstone is a city located in Delta County Michigan. Gladstone has a 2024 population of 5,231. Gladstone is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,253 in 2020.
The average household income in Gladstone is $70,406 with a poverty rate of 15.9%. The median age in Gladstone is 40.5 years: 40.2 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gladstone was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,910 | 93.86% |
| Two or more races | 227 | 4.34% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,994 | 2.61 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Married | 989 | 3.36 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 670 | 1.2 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 279 | 3.21 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 56 | 3.13 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 5.27% |
| Associates Degree | 492 | 14.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 450 | 12.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 181 | 5.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,495 | 42.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 0.74% |
| Some College | 662 | 18.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,318 | 3,136 | 631 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 86 | 0 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Native American | 25 | 20 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,000 | $64,732 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,903 | $121,136 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,438 | $37,406 | $12,434 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,909 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,280 | $43,265 | $17,260 |
| Some College | $31,148 | $44,250 | $24,102 |
$34,280
Average Earnings
$43,265
Average Male
$17,260
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.91% of Gladstone residents speak only English, while 1.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,819 | 707 | 14.67% |
| Multiple | 227 | 83 | 36.56% |
| Native | 35 | 22 | 62.86% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 2 | 5.56% |
15.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.83%
Male Poverty Rate
16.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gladstone is Native, with 62.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gladstone is Hispanic, with 5.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.11% |
| Some College | 10.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50.57% |
| Female Employed | 13.61% |
| Male Employed | 5.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,420 | $79,765 |
| Households | $59,133 | $70,406 |
| Married Families | $88,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,813 | $44,788 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
343
Number of Veterans
333
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 116 |
| Vietnam | 64 |
| World War II | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 139 |
| 75+ | 125 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 324 | 8.6% |
| Native American | 12 | 40% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 5.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.84%
Born in Gladstone
99.81%
Native Born
0.19%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
0.02%
Naturalized
99.81% of Gladstone residents were born in the United States, with 75.84% having been born in Michigan. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,205 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 5,210 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 5,215 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 5,221 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 5,226 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 5,231 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 5,237 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 5,240 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 5,246 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 5,253 | 576 | 12.32% |
| 2019 | 4,677 | -31 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 4,708 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 4,721 | -50 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 4,771 | -42 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 4,813 | -35 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 4,848 | -40 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 4,888 | -12 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 4,900 | -23 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 4,923 | -22 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 4,945 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,032 | 467 | 10.23% |
| 1990 | 4,565 | 32 | 0.71% |
| 1980 | 4,533 | -704 | -13.44% |
| 1970 | 5,237 | -30 | -0.57% |
| 1960 | 5,267 | 436 | 9.03% |
| 1950 | 4,831 | -141 | -2.84% |
| 1940 | 4,972 | -198 | -3.83% |
| 1930 | 5,170 | 217 | 4.38% |
| 1920 | 4,953 | 742 | 17.62% |
| 1910 | 4,211 | 831 | 24.59% |
| 1900 | 3,380 | -1,825 | -35.06% |