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Gilby

North Dakota · 246 residents (2025 est.) · 0.177 sq mi
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Gilby is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,188. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. 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 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

Total population
322
+33%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,819 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 1,373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+3%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:246 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1682312953594221990201020202024Gilby
2024322
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,188
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−12%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(9)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(5)
Diversity Score6.1%(20)
Diversity Score
6
−49%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 82.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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