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Gillham

Arkansas · 160 residents · 0.868 sq mi
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Gillham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,946. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,800. Households here earn about 42% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−15%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+16%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
911462012563111990201020202024Gillham
2024147
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,946
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,841
+38%since 2000
from $10,758 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$408
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+99%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(34)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.7%(70)
Diversity Score
44
+65%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−7%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.2%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillham, Arkansas?

Gillham, Arkansas has about 160 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gillham, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gillham, Arkansas earns about $22,946 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 $53,800, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Gillham, Arkansas?

About 11.9% 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 14.2% 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 69 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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