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East Gillespie

Illinois · 269 residents · 0.319 sq mi
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East Gillespie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
269
+15%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
843 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+8%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1772292813323841990201020202024East Gillespie
2024367
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,167
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,426
+106%since 2000
from $20,628 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+13%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(230)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(249)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian1.9%(5)
Other2.1%(6)
Diversity Score13.3%(36)
Diversity Score
13
+523%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Gillespie, Illinois?

East Gillespie, Illinois has about 269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Gillespie, Illinois?

The typical household in East Gillespie, Illinois earns about $64,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Gillespie, Illinois expensive?

In East Gillespie, Illinois, the median home is worth about $99,800, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in East Gillespie, Illinois?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Gillespie, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Gillespie, Illinois?

About 5.4% of people in East Gillespie, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Gillespie, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, East Gillespie, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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