Gobles, Michigan
Gobles: City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America
About
Gobles is a city located in the county of Van Buren in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 829 and a population density of 310 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 789 inhabitants.
The city was created 161 years ago in 1863.
Quick Facts about Gobles
| Population : | 789 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Van Buren County |
| Postal code : | 49055 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 269 |
| Area : | 2.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 817 feet / 249 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1864 (161 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 13:46:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 295 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gobles is located at 42°21'39"N 85°52'46"W (42.3608700, -85.8794600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gobles decreased by 5.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 829 | - | census |
| 2011 | 824 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 817 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 814 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 810 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 806 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 805 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 803 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 799 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 798 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 789 | -1.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 328,239,523 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 308,758,105 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 331,449,281 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 308,745,538 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 76.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 13.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 18.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 18,230,322 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 139,684,244 |
Gobles zip code is 49055.
County name: Van Buren, County
fips: 26159
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 139,684,244 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $217,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,595 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $500 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,062 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,471,141 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 120,756,048 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 708,138,598 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,040,441,203 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,696,729,632 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 4,219,821,871 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,443 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,843 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,103 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 7,959,103 |
| 2019 total employment : | 132,989,428 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 7,428,553,593 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 26,485,532 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 27,626,360 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 14,844,597 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,878,397 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,952,386 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 18,987,918 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,521,682 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 24,070,685 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 87.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3,531,905.43 |
People born in Gobles (1)
American football player and coach Tubby Meyers was born in Gobles
Schools in Gobles
College & universities near Gobles, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490814 | Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49009-1003 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gobles, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM | Bangor | 541 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
| SJM | St. Joseph | 410 1/2 Vine Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Van Buren County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Van Buren County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Almena | 5,196 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| South Haven | 4,325 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Paw Paw | 3,519 | Village in Michigan |
| Hartford | 3,181 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Pine Grove | 2,934 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Covert | 2,884 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Keeler | 2,155 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Bangor | 2,087 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Mattawan | 1,973 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Decatur | 1,876 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Lawton | 1,796 | Village in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States |
| Lawrence | 970 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Bloomingdale | 434 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Breedsville | 192 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
