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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.
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.
In 2000, Gobles had a median family income of $33,194.
More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
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.
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.
Comparing Gobles to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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