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Gibraltar, MI


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Gibraltar, Michigan

Gibraltar, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 10 miles SE of Taylor, Michigan (center to center) and 17 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 4,264.

The People and Families of Gibraltar

In Gibraltar, about 59% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Gibraltar is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gibraltar had a median family income of $67,457. Gibraltar is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Gibraltar finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Gibraltar ($700). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Gibraltar Housing

About 73% of housing units in Gibraltar are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Gibraltar, 98% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Gibraltar. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Gibraltar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGibraltar Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Gibraltar Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Gibraltar Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Gibraltar Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Gibraltar People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Gibraltar, MI

Comparing Gibraltar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population910
Age of the Population67
Racial Diversity54
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime45
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