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Gillham

Arkansas · 155 residents (2025 est.) · 0.868 sq mi
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Gillham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,833. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $93,000. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147
−22%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
169 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+39%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:155 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
911462012563111990201020202024Gillham
2024147
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,833
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,356
+173%since 2000
from $10,758 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+36.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+19%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade32.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,000
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+41%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(20)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(7)
Diversity Score39.1%(57)
Diversity Score
39
+48%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 25.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2016
from 72.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2016
from 27.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillham, Arkansas?

Gillham, Arkansas has about 147 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gillham, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gillham, Arkansas earns about $55,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gillham, Arkansas expensive?

In Gillham, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $93,000, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Gillham, Arkansas?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gillham, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gillham, Arkansas?

About 8.8% of people in Gillham, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gillham, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gillham, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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