Gibraltar, MI

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Gibraltar, MI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Gibraltar Almanac

Gibraltar Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gibraltar Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gibraltar, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gibraltar High Schools (2004)

OSCAR A. CARLSON HIGH SCHOOL
30550 W. JEFFERSON AVENUE
734-379-9617
Serves 879 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Gibraltar Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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