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Gillham

Arkansas · 157 residents · 0.868 sq mi
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Gillham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,229. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $45,000. Households here earn about 28% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
−16%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
181 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
−1%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
911462012563111990201020202024Gillham
2024147
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,229
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,431
+127%since 2000
from $10,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(83)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(5)
Diversity Score63.2%(99)
Diversity Score
63
+139%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
36.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.9%
−52.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillham, Arkansas?

Gillham, Arkansas has about 157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gillham, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gillham, Arkansas earns about $63,229 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $634 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 16.8% 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 72 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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