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Gilliam

Louisiana · 116 residents (2025 est.) · 2.365 sq mi
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Gilliam is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $142,000. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 54% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
−34%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
+48%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:116 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
871201541882211990201020202024Gilliam
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,750
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,956
+29%since 2000
from $30,264 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+32.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
−40%since 2010
from 0.547 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing55.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction37%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing18.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(97)
Black44.9%(80)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(111)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(82)
Black27.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.2%(63)
Diversity Score
54
−14%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2012
from 30.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilliam, Louisiana?

Gilliam, Louisiana has about 117 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilliam, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gilliam, Louisiana earns about $93,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilliam, Louisiana expensive?

In Gilliam, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $142,000.

How educated are people in Gilliam, Louisiana?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gilliam, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilliam, Louisiana?

About 14.5% of people in Gilliam, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilliam, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilliam, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 75 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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