Gobles, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Gobles, Michigan had a total population of 595, the 522nd largest city in Michigan, with a median household income of $44,250, which is 39% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 22.8%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 39% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
Gobles Quick Facts
How Gobles 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 | 840 | 595 | -29.2% |
| Median household income | $63,294 | $44,250 | No clear change (-30.1%) |
| Median home value¹ | $110,148 | $104,200 | No clear change (-5.4%) |
| Median gross rent | $731 | $630 | No clear change (-13.8%) |
How Gobles 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: 90.6%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 1.8%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.5%
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: 13.5%
- HS Diploma: 40.6%
- Some College: 27.3%
- Associate's: 6.2%
- Bachelor's: 10.3%
- Graduate+: 2.1%
Gobles Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Van Buren County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw | 3,289 | $41,587 | 21.9% | $148,200 |
| Mattawan | 2,692 | $61,587 | 12.1% | $181,600 |
| Hartford | 2,458 | $42,171 | 16.3% | $108,700 |
| Bangor | 2,129 | $49,764 | 19.9% | $111,200 |
| Lawton | 2,104 | $52,652 | 19.3% | $171,100 |
| Decatur | 1,835 | $61,806 | 19.7% | $137,500 |
| Lawrence | 942 | $36,058 | 28.9% | $133,900 |
| Bloomingdale | 522 | $66,250 | 23.8% | $117,500 |
| Breedsville | 288 | $98,750 | 4.9% | $217,200 |
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A note before these figures: with a population of 595, Gobles'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
Gobles is a small community located in Michigan, within Van Buren County. The total population is 595. It ranks as the 522nd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gobles is 51.4 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 12.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Gobles is $44,250. This is 39% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.8%. This is 73% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $104,200. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Gobles is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Gobles has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.
Education
12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% 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 86.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Gobles, 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 Gobles, Michigan?
Gobles, Michigan has a population of 595 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Gobles, MI?
The median household income in Gobles is $44,250, which is 45% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Gobles, MI?
The poverty rate in Gobles is 22.8%. This means approximately 135 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Gobles, Michigan?
Gobles's population is 90.6% White, 0.0% Black, 1.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Gobles, MI?
The median home value in Gobles is $104,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.
How educated is Gobles, Michigan?
12.4% of adults (25+) in Gobles hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.