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Gilman

Iowa · 527 residents (2025 est.) · 0.536 sq mi
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Gilman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
623
+4%since 2000
from 600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,162 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+1%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:527 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4895466026587151990201020202024Gilman
2024623
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,136
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,523 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,526
+149%since 2000
from $15,070 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+43.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
−37%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
−48%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(595)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(592)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(16)
Diversity Score12%(75)
Diversity Score
12
+1335%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+102%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilman, Iowa?

Gilman, Iowa has about 623 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilman, Iowa?

The typical household in Gilman, Iowa earns about $101,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilman, Iowa expensive?

In Gilman, Iowa, the median home is worth about $88,700, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Gilman, Iowa?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gilman, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilman, Iowa?

About 8.8% of people in Gilman, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilman, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilman, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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