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Gilman

Minnesota · 255 residents (2025 est.) · 0.479 sq mi
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Gilman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $233,600. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
233
+8%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
486 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
−7%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:255 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1721992272542811990201020202024Gilman
2024233
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,720
+199%since 2000
from $17,641 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+40.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+49%since 2010
from 0.281 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
59.0%
+59.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−8%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
2.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 83.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 66.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilman, Minnesota?

Gilman, Minnesota has about 233 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilman, Minnesota?

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

Is Gilman, Minnesota expensive?

In Gilman, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $233,600, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Gilman, Minnesota?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gilman, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilman, Minnesota?

About 4.0% of people in Gilman, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilman, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilman, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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