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Gladstone, MI
City in Delta County, Michigan.
Population
5,253
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,037
ZIP codes
0
Gladstone and its ZIP codes
Gladstone at a glance
- Gladstone is about 5.8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,970, 25% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,600 (49% below Michigan) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for Gladstone, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gladstone, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,970
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$118,600
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,093), Swedish Americans (847), French Americans (399).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delta County. PPP loans are for Gladstone.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,375
13,886 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,325
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$352M
FY 2026, $9,548 per person
How people get to work
Gladstone, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gladstone, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
542
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
42
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 7°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gladstone, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Gladstone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid RiverCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| EscanabaCity | 7.4 mi | 12.7 |
| RockCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| GardenVillage | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| PowersVillage | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| HermansvilleCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gladstone, MI in?
- Gladstone is in Delta County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Gladstone, MI?
- About 5,253 people live in Gladstone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gladstone?
- Nearby places include Rapid River (5.7 mi), Escanaba (7.4 mi), Rock (16 mi), Garden (24 mi), Powers (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023