What is the population of Gaastra, Michigan?

Gaastra has a population of approximately 296 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Gaastra, Michigan located?

Gaastra is located in Michigan, United States, at approximate coordinates 46.0557°, -88.6050°.

What is the median household income in Gaastra?

The median household income in Gaastra is approximately $47,708 based on the most recent open data.

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Gaastra

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Gaastra

Total population

296

Median home value

$49,200

18.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$47,708

Gaastra$48k

National$74k

Elevation494 m

Land area4.25 km²

Weather44°F · Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Coordinates46.06°, -88.60°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Freeze Warning issued September 21 at 1:36PM EDT until September 22 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Elevation

494 m

Area

4.25 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Gaastra is a city in Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 347, making it Michigan's third-smallest incorporated city by population after Omer (259) and Lake Angelus (290). In 2020, its population was 316.

History & geography

History

The land was first purchased in 1879 by Alfred Kidder of Marquette. It was then transferred to several other owners, including Andrew Young in 1884 and Edwin H. Piper in 1902. The city is named after Douwe Gaastra, a building contractor and real estate speculator who bought the land in October 1908 and platted the town. A post office was established with the first postmaster being Olaf A. Olson on September 26, 1914. It was incorporated as a village in 1919 and as a city in 1949. Olson retired as postmaster in 1953.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

40.1

Median home value

$49,200

Housing units

167

Poverty rate

29.1%

Unemployment

11%

Race & ethnicity

White

86.5%

Black

5.7%

Asian

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

46.0557

Longitude

-88.6050

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

44°F

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Friday

72°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Friday Night

42°F

Partly Cloudy

Saturday

71°F

Mostly Sunny

Saturday Night

44°F

Partly Cloudy

Sunday

69°F

Partly Sunny

Forecast for Gaastra, MI from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

34.1%

Diabetes

10.6%

Adult obesity

39.7%

Binge drinking

18.3%

Adult smoking

18.5%

No leisure activity

25.6%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

West Iron County Middle High School
High · IRON RIVER · 469 students · 19.5:1 ratio
Stambaugh Elementary School
Elementary · IRON RIVER · 377 students · 18:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).