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Gilson

Illinois · 190 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 $20,417. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $42,100. Households here earn about 63% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
190
+74%vs 2011
vs 109 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
574 / sq mi
+74%vs 2011
vs 329 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
−30%vs 2011
vs 58.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
99129159188218201020202024Gilson
2024120
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,417
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $21,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,293
−10%vs 2011
vs $11,450 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.277 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information100%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−22.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.5% in 2011
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
73.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+5%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(12)
Diversity Score
6
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
Female
53.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilson, Illinois?

Gilson, Illinois has about 190 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilson, Illinois?

The typical household in Gilson, Illinois earns about $20,417 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 $42,100.

How educated are people in Gilson, Illinois?

About 0.0% 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 18.2% of people in Gilson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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