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Gobles, MI


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Gobles, Michigan

Gobles, Michigan, in Van Buren county, is 15 miles W of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 97 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city is in the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek area. There are 815 residents in Gobles.

The People and Families of Gobles

In Gobles, about 50% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Gobles. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Gobles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gobles had a median family income of $33,194.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Gobles Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gobles that were owner-occupied was 63%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Gobles, 92% of commuters drive to work. Gobles offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Gobles Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Gobles, MI

Comparing Gobles 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity32
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents68
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built33
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