Gibraltar is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan.

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 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.

[6] As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 4,656 people, 1,946 households, and 1,283 families living in the city.

27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.