Gagetown, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Gagetown, Michigan had a total population of 311, the 616th largest village in Michigan, with a median household income of $55,000, which is 25% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Only 9.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x.
Gagetown Quick Facts
How Gagetown Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 260 | 311 | No clear change (+19.6%) |
| Median household income | $37,761 | $55,000 | +45.7% |
| Median home value¹ | $62,520 | $77,100 | +23.3% |
How Gagetown Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 86.5%
- Black: 4.2%
- Hispanic: 4.8%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 9.8%
- HS Diploma: 36.1%
- Some College: 26.3%
- Associate's: 18.1%
- Bachelor's: 8.8%
- Graduate+: 1.0%
Gagetown Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Tuscola County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro | 4,290 | $41,595 | 28.7% | $102,700 |
| Vassar | 2,707 | $59,444 | 14.8% | $143,200 |
| Cass City | 2,210 | $53,000 | 21.2% | $113,100 |
| Millington | 1,122 | $56,250 | 18.9% | $118,000 |
| Fostoria | 1,050 | $97,434 | 8.2% | $123,300 |
| Mayville | 1,045 | $52,500 | 16.2% | $121,300 |
| Unionville | 569 | $76,653 | 13.2% | $97,300 |
| Fairgrove | 547 | $42,500 | 7.0% | $78,600 |
| Kingston | 398 | $48,083 | 21.6% | $101,000 |
| Akron | 336 | $50,179 | 27.6% | $82,900 |
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A note before these figures: with a population of 311, Gagetown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Gagetown is a small community located in Michigan, within Tuscola County. The total population is 311. It ranks as the 616th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gagetown is 33.3 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 28.9% of the population under 18, Gagetown has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Gagetown is $55,000. This is 25% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $77,100. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Gagetown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Gagetown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 13.1%.
Education
9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Gagetown, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gagetown, Michigan?
Gagetown, Michigan has a population of 311 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Gagetown, MI?
The median household income in Gagetown is $55,000, which is 32% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Gagetown, MI?
The poverty rate in Gagetown is 19.0%. This means approximately 56 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Gagetown, Michigan?
Gagetown's population is 86.5% White, 4.2% Black, 4.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Gagetown, MI?
The median home value in Gagetown is $77,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.4x.
How educated is Gagetown, Michigan?
9.8% of adults (25+) in Gagetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.