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Gilson

Illinois · 120 residents · 0.331 sq mi
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Gilson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,531. Population has fallen 19% since 2023, a loss of 29 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 63.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
−19%since 2023
from 149 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
363 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 450 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.0
+2%since 2023
from 61.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
99129159188218201020202024Gilson
2024120
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,531
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,719 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,419
−10%since 2023
from $28,260 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
+3%since 2023
from 0.348 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,000
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
35.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(11)
Diversity Score17.1%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
76.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
44.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
Female
61.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
27.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilson, Illinois?

Gilson, Illinois has about 120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilson, Illinois?

The typical household in Gilson, Illinois earns about $44,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilson, Illinois expensive?

In Gilson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $30,000.

How educated are people in Gilson, Illinois?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gilson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilson, Illinois?

About 11.7% of people in Gilson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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