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Gillis

Louisiana · 800 residents · 1.668 sq mi
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Population has grown 41% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
800
+41%since 2019
from 569 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
480 / sq mi
+41%since 2019
from 341 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
−14%since 2019
from 40.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
307458609759910201020202024Gillis
2024667
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,533
−7%since 2019
from $26,511 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 29.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$48,200
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
23.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(513)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.2%(126)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(671)
Black4.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(53)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.2%(218)
Diversity Score
27
+23%since 2019
from 22 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+2%since 2019
from 22.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.8%
+28.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
Female
53.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
Foreign born
7.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillis, Louisiana?

Gillis, Louisiana has about 800 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Gillis, Louisiana expensive?

In Gillis, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $48,200.

How educated are people in Gillis, Louisiana?

About 10.5% 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 8.3% of people in Gillis, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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