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Gilby

North Dakota · 246 residents (2025 est.) · 0.18 sq mi
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With 322 people, Gilby is a city in North Dakota. Owners hold 96% of the housing stock. Few US cities rank higher on income. The typical home is worth $110,400, having more than doubled since 2000. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of people here.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

322
+33%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
246 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,819 / sq mi
+34%since 2009
from 1,362 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
35.6
+3%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.18 sq mi
Population, 19902024
16823129535942219902000201020202024Gilby
2024322
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.8%(22)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.8%(38)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(25)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.6%(5)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.2%(36)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.7%(28)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414%(45)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.3%(62)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.7%(41)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.7%(15)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.6%(2)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$92,188
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$42,854
+187%since 2000
from $14,909 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.355
+24%since 2010
from 0.286 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing18.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$110,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
96.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
3.7% rent
11.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.01 people
−1%since 2009
from 3.05 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
1.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.2
−22%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(9)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(5)
6
−88%since 2009
from 49 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban0.9%(3)
Ancestry
German40.4%(130)
Norwegian29.5%(95)
Irish20.2%(65)
English10.2%(33)
Polish8.4%(27)
Czech2.2%(7)
Swedish1.6%(5)
American0.6%(2)
Scottish0.6%(2)
Welsh0.3%(1)
Section 05

Education

28.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
5.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
75.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
8.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
13.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
78.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
67.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
19.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
49.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
13.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2013
from 9.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
98.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 82.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
87.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(24)
Married68.6%(81)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11%(13)
Women 15+
Never married26.9%(32)
Married63.9%(76)
Widowed2.5%(3)
Divorced6.7%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2013
from 9.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
4.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
0.6%
−17.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
8.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
95.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
13.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)74.2%(23)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)32.3%(10)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era6.5%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 31 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilby, North Dakota?

Gilby, North Dakota has about 322 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilby, North Dakota?

The typical household in Gilby, North Dakota earns about $92,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilby, North Dakota expensive?

In Gilby, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $110,400.

How educated are people in Gilby, North Dakota?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gilby, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilby, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Gilby, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilby, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilby, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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