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Gilman City

Missouri · 329 residents · 0.841 sq mi
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Gilman City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $54,400. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
329
−13%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
391 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+5%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3203483764034311990201020202024Gilman City
2024382
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,496
+49%since 2000
from $12,413 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+27%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(307)
Black2.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(9)
Diversity Score15.5%(51)
Diversity Score
16
+1081%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilman City, Missouri?

Gilman City, Missouri has about 329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilman City, Missouri?

The typical household in Gilman City, Missouri earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilman City, Missouri expensive?

In Gilman City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $54,400, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Gilman City, Missouri?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gilman City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilman City, Missouri?

About 23.0% of people in Gilman City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilman City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilman City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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