Gobles is a city located in Van Buren County Michigan. Gobles has a 2024 population of 838. Gobles is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 854 in 2020.
The average household income in Gobles is $51,655 with a poverty rate of 22.65%. The median age in Gobles is 50 years: 40.2 years for males, and 56.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gobles was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 542 | 90.64% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 9.03% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 337 | 1.77 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 183 | 1.11 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 116 | 2.61 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Female | 32 | 2.47 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
| Male | 6 | 2.17 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
2.54
Average Family Size
1.77
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 11.25% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 11.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 11.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.42% |
| High School Graduate | 192 | 40.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.27% |
| Some College | 110 | 23.35% |
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 | 413 | 358 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 50 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,250 | $60,893 | $70,592 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,841 | $49,886 | $18,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,432 | $24,375 | $18,750 |
| Overall | $44,083 | $56,750 | $22,917 |
| Some College | $31,042 | $58,750 | $0 |
$44,083
Average Earnings
$56,750
Average Male
$22,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.73% of Gobles residents speak only English, while 4.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 536 | 126 | 23.51% |
| Multiple | 54 | 9 | 16.67% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 6 | 60% |
22.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.31%
Male Poverty Rate
26.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gobles is Hispanic, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gobles is Multiple, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 35.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.42% |
| Some College | 12.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.9% |
| Male Employed | 6.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,500 | $63,576 |
| Households | $39,931 | $51,655 |
| Married Families | $72,045 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $40,704 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
44
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 8.75% |
| Other Race | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
83.11%
Born in Gobles
99.33%
Native Born
0.67%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
99.33% of Gobles residents were born in the United States, with 83.11% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 818 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 822 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2027 | 826 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 830 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 834 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 838 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 842 | -3 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 845 | -6 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 851 | -3 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 854 | 61 | 7.69% |
| 2019 | 793 | -4 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 797 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 800 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 802 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 805 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 809 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 813 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 816 | -7 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 823 | -6 | -0.72% |
| 2010 | 829 | 0 | 0% |