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Gilliam

Missouri · 182 residents (2025 est.) · 0.248 sq mi
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Gilliam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,728. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $85,800. At a median age of 24.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
324
+41%since 2000
from 229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,306 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.0
−40%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:182 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1592042492943391990201020202024Gilliam
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,728
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,352
+43%since 2000
from $12,120 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.8%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
−11%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+143%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(216)
Black3.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(234)
Black7.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.1%(65)
Diversity Score54%(175)
Diversity Score
54
+409%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 75.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilliam, Missouri?

Gilliam, Missouri has about 324 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilliam, Missouri?

The typical household in Gilliam, Missouri earns about $39,728 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilliam, Missouri expensive?

In Gilliam, Missouri, the median home is worth about $85,800, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Gilliam, Missouri?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gilliam, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilliam, Missouri?

About 39.8% of people in Gilliam, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilliam, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilliam, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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