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Gifford

Illinois · 975 residents · 0.444 sq mi
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Gifford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,375. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value is $113,800. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
975
+20%since 2000
from 815 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,196 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+3%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6927698479241K1990201020202024Gifford
2024822
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,375
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,130
+9%since 2000
from $22,040 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(797)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(949)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(57)
Diversity Score
6
+27%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gifford, Illinois?

Gifford, Illinois has about 975 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gifford, Illinois?

The typical household in Gifford, Illinois earns about $56,375 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 $113,800, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Gifford, Illinois?

About 20.1% 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 6.2% of people in Gifford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gifford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Gifford, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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