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Gilmore

Arkansas · 172 residents (2025 est.) · 13.516 sq mi
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Gilmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
293
Unchangedsince 2000
from 292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
+15%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:172 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
781502232953671990201020202024Gilmore
2024293
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,816
+112%since 2000
from $8,867 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.268
+10%since 2010
from 0.243 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance30.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information27.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services18.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
76.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(58)
Black79.1%(231)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.1%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(75)
Black52.9%(155)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.8%(58)
Diversity Score76.9%(225)
Diversity Score
77
+92%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+35.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 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
0.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
39.8%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.5%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Female
43.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+60.5 ptssince 2017
from 33.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2016
from 11.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilmore, Arkansas?

Gilmore, Arkansas has about 293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilmore, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gilmore, Arkansas earns about $39,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Gilmore, Arkansas?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gilmore, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilmore, Arkansas?

About 12.3% of people in Gilmore, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilmore, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilmore, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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