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Gladstone, MO


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Gladstone, Missouri

Gladstone, Missouri, in Clay county, is 7 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is included in the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 26,365 people lived in Gladstone.

The People and Families of Gladstone

In Gladstone, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gladstone had a median family income of $55,128. Many people in Gladstone make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Gladstone doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the city have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Missouri.

Political Inclinations

Gladstone residents donated more money ($2,700) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Gladstone Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Gladstone are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Gladstone, 95% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Gladstone.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Gladstone Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Gladstone Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Gladstone People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Gladstone Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%Gladstone Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Gladstone College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Gladstone, MO

Comparing Gladstone to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens85
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men710
Female Share of the Population74
Male Share of the Population47
Racial Diversity28
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes82
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents72
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime64

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