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Gilliam

Louisiana · 123 residents · 2.365 sq mi
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Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
123
−31%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+16%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
871201541882211990201020202024Gilliam
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,015
+12%since 2000
from $30,264 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
10.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(70)
Black38.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.2%(78)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+5%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilliam, Louisiana?

Gilliam, Louisiana has about 123 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Gilliam, Louisiana expensive?

In Gilliam, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Gilliam, Louisiana?

About 20.2% 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 4.6% 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 69 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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