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Gladwin County

Gladwin County, Michigan

401 W Cedar Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
Phone: (989) 426-7351
Fax: (989) 426-6917
www.gladwinco.com

In east-central MI, north of Midland; established Mar 2, 1831 (prior to statehood) from unorganized territory. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Gladwin (1729-91), British soldier during the French and Indian War and defender of Detroit against Chief Pontiac

Area (sq mi):: 516.43 (land 506.80; water 9.63) Population per square mile: 53.70
Population 2005: 27,209 State rank: 54 Population change: 2000-20005 4.60%; 1990-2000 18.80% Population 2000: 26,023 (White 97.10%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.30%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 42.30
Income 2000: per capita $16,614; median household $32,019; Population below poverty level: 13.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,933-$21,263
Unemployment (2004): 10.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.80% Median travel time to work: 29.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 44.80%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
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