One of the benefits of Gladstone is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 18.04 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.
The education level of Gladstone citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 20.66% of adults 25 and older in Gladstone have a college degree.
The per capita income in Gladstone in 2022 was $29,093, which is lower middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $116,372 for a family of four. However, Gladstone contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Gladstone home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gladstone residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Gladstone include German, Swedish, Finnish, English, and French.
The most common language spoken in Gladstone is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
