City · Michigan
Gladwin, Michigan
Gladwin, city, in Gladwin County, Michigan. Gladwin had 3,140 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,069 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,098 (±14). GEOID 2632320.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,140
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,069 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,098 ±14
Median household income
$43,005
±$14,045 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$126,900
±$22,842 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$628
±$110 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Gladwin and what county is it in?
Gladwin is a city in Gladwin County, Michigan. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 1,067 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gladwin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,140 people lived in Gladwin on July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 3,069 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,098 (±14).
| Measure | Gladwin | Gladwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,098 ±14 | 25,693 | +214 |
| Households | 1,454 ±136 | 11,280 | +236 |
| Average household size | 2.04 ±0.19 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,635 ±150 | 17,037 | +334 |
Gladwin's population since 2000
From 3,001 in 2000 to 3,140 in 2025: up 4.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gladwin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gladwin?
The median resident of Gladwin is 47.0 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 25.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.6%.
| Measure | Gladwin | Gladwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 ±12.8 | 50.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±4.0 pts | 18.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.2% ±5.6 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Male | 39.1% ±4.1 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.0% ±4.8 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±4.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±3.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| With a disability | 30.5% ±5.8 pts | 20.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7% ±3.1 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8% ±5.4 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.6% ±5.1 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±3.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.8% ±9.3 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gladwin earn?
Half of Gladwin's 1,454 households earn less than $43,005 a year (±$14,045), against $55,349 in Gladwin County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $47,084 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gladwin | Gladwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,005 ±$14,045 | $55,349 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $50,213 ±$6,925 | $74,057 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,007 ±$3,100 | $32,710 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4% ±6.8 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.0% ±10.8 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 37.0% ±9.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% ±5.2 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0% ±6.8 pts | 86.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gladwin?
Owners occupy 52.3% of Gladwin's occupied homes and renters 47.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $126,900 by its owner (±$22,842). The median renter pays $628 a month including utilities, and 26.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gladwin | Gladwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $126,900 ±$22,842 | $162,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $628 ±$110 | $690 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.7% ±12.5 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,079 ±$182 | $1,233 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.3% ±7.9 pts | 86.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.7% ±7.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,635 ±150 | 17,037 | +334 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.7% ±5.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.5% ±7.6 pts | 83.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.5% ±3.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.1% ±5.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.6% ±6.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Gladwin work and get to work?
77.5% of Gladwin's workers drive alone and 17.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.5%.
| Measure | Gladwin | Gladwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.8% ±8.3 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.5% ±6.0 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5% ±8.6 pts | 80.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.9% ±3.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.8% ±8.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min ±4.8 | 29.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Gladwin?
1 census tract lies mostly in Gladwin (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7Gladwin County | 5,083 | $49,444 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Gladwin) · Census block assignment files
How does Gladwin compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gladwin is the 6,193rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 196th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Gladwin ranks 1,305th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 196th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 329th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 323rd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,305th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,297th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 1,209th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 1,162nd | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 228th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,094th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 396th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,314th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 138th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,153rd | 1,356 |
Gladwin's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Gladwin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Gladwin?
18 of the 57 figures for Gladwin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gladwin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Gladwin.