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Gilson

Illinois · 156 residents · 0.331 sq mi
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Gilson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,694. Population has fallen 25% since 2019, a loss of 52 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,700. Households here earn about 54% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
156
−25%since 2019
from 208 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
471 / sq mi
−25%since 2019
from 628 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+9%since 2019
from 38.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
99129159188218201020202024Gilson
2024120
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,694
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $104,167 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,079
−9%since 2019
from $36,172 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information38.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance25.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical25.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
11.5% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−5%since 2019
from 0.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.6%(49)
Diversity Score45%(94)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.4%(44)
Diversity Score47.4%(74)
Diversity Score
47
+5%since 2019
from 45 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+3%since 2019
from 30.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 85.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 82.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Female
56.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilson, Illinois?

Gilson, Illinois has about 156 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilson, Illinois?

The typical household in Gilson, Illinois earns about $105,694 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 $64,700.

How educated are people in Gilson, Illinois?

About 6.7% 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 16.5% of people in Gilson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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