Gibraltar, MI Demographics

A map of Gibraltar's Population by Race

Gibraltar, Michigan has an estimated population of 4,873, a slight decrease from the 4,997 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.6% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gibraltar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gibraltar has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gibraltar, that probability was 27.0% in 2020 and 19.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gibraltar is ranked the 182nd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gibraltar was ranked the 181st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gibraltar's White Population

4,367 residents of Gibraltar, or 89.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gibraltar is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Gibraltar ranks 543rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibraltar's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Gibraltar's population has increased from 85.1% to 89.6%.

Gibraltar is more White than neighboring Trenton (86.8% White), Rockwood (83.3% White), Woodhaven (76.4% White), and Flat Rock (78.3% White). Gibraltar is less White than neighboring South Rockwood (89.8% White).

Gibraltar's Black Population

105 residents of Gibraltar, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gibraltar is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Gibraltar ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibraltar's Black population has declined by an estimated 47.0%. Black residents' share of Gibraltar's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.2%.

Gibraltar is more Black than neighboring Rockwood (0.3% Black), and South Rockwood (0.9% Black). Gibraltar is less Black than neighboring Trenton (2.7% Black), Woodhaven (7% Black), and Flat Rock (8% Black).

Gibraltar's Asian Population

0 residents of Gibraltar, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gibraltar is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Gibraltar ranks 171st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibraltar's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Gibraltar's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Gibraltar is less Asian than neighboring Trenton (0.5% Asian), Rockwood (1.4% Asian), Woodhaven (1.8% Asian), and Flat Rock (0.1% Asian).

Gibraltar's Hispanic Population

217 residents of Gibraltar, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gibraltar is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Gibraltar ranks 237th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibraltar's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Gibraltar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Gibraltar is more Hispanic than neighboring Trenton (4.4% Hispanic), and South Rockwood (2.7% Hispanic). Gibraltar is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockwood (9.3% Hispanic), Woodhaven (11.1% Hispanic), and Flat Rock (7.4% Hispanic).

Gibraltar's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Gibraltar, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gibraltar is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Gibraltar ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibraltar's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gibraltar's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Gibraltar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodhaven (0.4% Native American/Other), Flat Rock (1.3% Native American/Other), and South Rockwood (2.7% Native American/Other).

Gibraltar's Multiracial Population

184 residents of Gibraltar, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gibraltar is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Gibraltar ranks 244th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibraltar's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Gibraltar's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.8%.

Gibraltar is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodhaven (3.3% Multiracial). Gibraltar is less Multiracial than neighboring Trenton (5.6% Multiracial), Rockwood (5.7% Multiracial), Flat Rock (4.9% Multiracial), and South Rockwood (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.