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Gladwin, MI


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Gladwin, Michigan

Gladwin, Michigan, in Gladwin county, is 47 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 135 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 3,001.

The People and Families of Gladwin

In Gladwin, about 46% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Gladwin live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Gladwin. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gladwin had a median family income of $38,269.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Gladwin ($7,775). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Gladwin Housing

About 63% of housing units in Gladwin are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Gladwin are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Gladwin, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Gladwin than in most places of its size.

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High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Gladwin Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Gladwin Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 15%Gladwin Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Gladwin, MI

Comparing Gladwin 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women85
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes48

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