Gaastra City, Michigan
As of the census of 2000, there were 339 people, 146 households, and 102 families living in the city. The population density was 205.9 people per square mile (79.5/km˛), it is the 25th least populated city in terms of population density. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 99.4 per square mile (38.38/km˛). The average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.87 persons. In the Gaastra City, 24.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.8% were 18 to 24, 20.9% were 25 to 44, 20.9% were 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males. The median age was 44.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Gaastra City was 42.5 and 44.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 330 White, Black or African American, 2 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 5 from two or more races and 2 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $23125, it is the 19th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $35521, it is 106th poorest city by median family income in Michigan. The per capita income for the city was $15797, it would be the 166th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Michigan. The median income of city was $15833, Males have a median income of $21023 versus $13906 for females.
In 2000, 70 pupils and students, of which 42 are male and 28 are female, 20.65% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 9 nursery or pri school, 7 kindergarten, 35 elementary school, 16 high school and 3 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 339 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 339 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 338 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 330 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 324 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 320 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 313 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 309 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 305 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 303 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 300 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 7 | |
| Elementary school | 23 | 12 | 35 |
| High school | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaastra city, Michigan | $23125 | $35521 | $15797 |
| Iron County, Michigan | $28560 | $37038 | $16506 |
| Michigan, United States | $44667 | $53457 | $22168 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |