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Gillis

Louisiana · 657 residents · 1.668 sq mi
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Gillis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,403. Population has grown 47% since 2011. Median home value is $68,800. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
657
+47%vs 2011
vs 447 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
394 / sq mi
+47%vs 2011
vs 268 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
31.5
−31%vs 2011
vs 45.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
307458609759910201020202024Gillis
2024667
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,403
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $47,543 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$15,544
−10%vs 2011
vs $17,253 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.280
+10%vs 2011
vs 0.255 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$68,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $81,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−33.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.0% in 2011
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+4%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(559)
Black9.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(17)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29%(190)
Diversity Score
29
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.7% 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

Average commute
15.3 min
−14%vs 2011
vs 17.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
Female
53.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillis, Louisiana?

Gillis, Louisiana has about 657 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gillis, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gillis, Louisiana earns about $38,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gillis, Louisiana expensive?

In Gillis, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $68,800.

How educated are people in Gillis, Louisiana?

About 21.0% 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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