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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gifford

Illinois · 815 residents · 0.444 sq mi
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Gifford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,667. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,000. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

815
−5%since 1990
from 860 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,836 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 1,937 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 41.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6927698479241K1990201020202024Gifford
2024822
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,667
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,040
+73%since 1990
from $12,716 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.8%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356 in 1990
US average: $602
87.4%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
12.6% rent
1.8
+2%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(851)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(9)
Diversity Score2.6%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(797)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score4.6%(37)
5
+76%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gifford, Illinois?

Gifford, Illinois has about 815 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gifford, Illinois?

The typical household in Gifford, Illinois earns about $46,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gifford, Illinois expensive?

In Gifford, Illinois, the median home is worth about $84,000, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Gifford, Illinois?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gifford, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gifford, Illinois?

About 1.8% of people in Gifford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gifford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Gifford, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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