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Gilliam

Missouri · 175 residents · 0.248 sq mi
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Gilliam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $82,000. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
−24%since 2000
from 229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
706 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+9%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1592042492943391990201020202024Gilliam
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,329
+76%since 2000
from $12,120 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10%
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+179%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score12.8%(22)
Diversity Score
13
+21%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+37.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilliam, Missouri?

Gilliam, Missouri has about 175 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilliam, Missouri?

The typical household in Gilliam, Missouri earns about $33,125 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 $82,000, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Gilliam, Missouri?

About 3.4% 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 14.9% of people in Gilliam, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilliam, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilliam, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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