CITY
Gillis
Louisiana · 667 residents · 1.668 sq mi
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The short version
Population has declined 13% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024667
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.5%(30)
5 to 94.9%(33)
10 to 144.2%(28)
15 to 195.1%(34)
20 to 241.3%(9)
25 to 345.2%(35)
35 to 449.4%(63)
45 to 5425.3%(169)
55 to 6410.2%(68)
65 to 7419.3%(129)
75 to 8410.3%(69)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services34.2%
Public administration34.2%
Wholesale trade9.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
Manufacturing9.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Retail trade4.1%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(675)
Black11.5%(88)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(572)
Black14.2%(95)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
31
+20%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
71.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married13.9%(34)
Married80%(196)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.1%(15)
Women 15+
Never married23.9%(79)
Married59.8%(198)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced16.3%(54)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Gillis, Louisiana?
Gillis, Louisiana has about 667 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Gillis, Louisiana?
About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gillis, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Gillis, Louisiana?
About 0.0% of people in Gillis, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
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