Gladwin County, MI

County

Cities in Gladwin County

Neighborhoods in Gladwin County

Wagarville / White Star

Wooden Shoe Village / Winegars

Hard Luck / Bowmanville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Gladwin

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.9%

Households with Children

22.4%

School Enrollment K-12

2,406

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 14.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.4%
Working Age (35-54): 21.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.3%
Seniors (65+): 27.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.9%
High School / GED: 37.7%
Some College or Associate's: 34.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.9%
Single Parents: 4.5%
Couples & Adults: 41.0%
Living Alone: 36.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 59.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 88.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 10.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.2%
Spanish: 0.8%
European & Indo-European: 2.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 2.2%
Not Enrolled: 82.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources