What is the population of Gibraltar, Michigan?

Gibraltar has a population of approximately 4,873 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Gibraltar, Michigan located?

Gibraltar is located in Michigan, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.1054°, -83.2010°.

What is the median household income in Gibraltar?

The median household income in Gibraltar is approximately $91,651 based on the most recent open data.

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Gibraltar

Total population

4,873

Median home value

$223,200

25.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$91,651

Gibraltar$92k

National$74k

Elevation177 m

Land area11.43 km²

Weather37°F · Areas Of Frost

Coordinates42.11°, -83.20°

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

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Active weather alerts

Frost Advisory · Minor
Frost Advisory issued October 16 at 1:59PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Elevation

177 m

Area

11.43 km²

Official website

cityofgibraltar.net

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Gibraltar is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Downriver suburb of Detroit, Gibraltar is located roughly 22 miles (35.4 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 4,997.

History & geography

History

Gibraltar was first settled as early as 1811 and later platted on March 14, 1837, by trustees of the Gibralter & Flat Rock Company. The community received its first post office under the name "Gibralter" on October 2, 1837. The post office was renamed to Woodbury on December 8, 1838, but renamed back to Gibralter on May 13, 1839. The spelling was changed to "Gibraltar" on December 19, 1900, until it was discontinued entirely on January 31, 1910. The community of Gibraltar was originally part of Brownstown Township. It incorporated as a village in 1954 and gained autonomy when it became a city in 1961.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (14.29%) is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

50.3

Median home value

$223,200

Housing units

2,373

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

91.8%

Black

2.2%

Asian

Hispanic

4.5%

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

Geography

Latitude

42.1054

Longitude

-83.2010

Water area

0.72 mi²

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

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

37°F

Areas Of Frost

Saturday

54°F

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Saturday Night

37°F

Clear

Sunday

60°F

Sunny

Sunday Night

40°F

Clear

Monday

63°F

Sunny

Forecast for Gibraltar, MI from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

28.6%

Diabetes

7.7%

Adult obesity

29.7%

Binge drinking

19.8%

Adult smoking

12.9%

No leisure activity

19.6%

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

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

710,331

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
18,858
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
17,991
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
17,623
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
16,753
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis Ord, 1815 · Aves
15,608
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
15,175
Great Blue/Cocoi Heron
Ardea herodias Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
14,692
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
14,367

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Taylor High School
High · TAYLOR · 1,394 students · 18.6:1 ratio
Lincoln Park High School
High · LINCOLN PARK · 1,367 students · 21.7:1 ratio
Roosevelt High School
High · WYANDOTTE · 1,232 students · 18.1:1 ratio
Woodhaven High School
High · FLAT ROCK · 1,203 students · 20.7:1 ratio
Oscar A Carlson High School
High · ROCKWOOD · 1,165 students · 22.8:1 ratio
Allen Park High School
High · ALLEN PARK · 1,152 students · 19.9:1 ratio
Lincoln Park Middle School
Middle · LINCOLN PARK · 1,105 students · 17.8:1 ratio
Southgate Anderson High School
High · SOUTHGATE · 990 students · 19.8:1 ratio