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Gilby

North Dakota · 243 residents · 0.177 sq mi
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Gilby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
Unchangedsince 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.8
+15%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1682312953594221990201020202024Gilby
2024322
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57%(17)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 913.2%(32)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.3%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.9%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(8)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.5%(28)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.3%(25)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5416%(39)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.8%(48)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.6%(16)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.6%(4)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.4%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,495
+71%since 2000
from $14,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing19.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−25%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gilby on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(9)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(3)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.2%(32)
Cuban0.6%(2)
Ancestry
German28.1%(88)
Norwegian25.9%(81)
English16.6%(52)
Irish16%(50)
Polish8.9%(28)
Swedish5.1%(16)
French2.6%(8)
Czech1.6%(5)
Danish1.3%(4)
Scottish1.3%(4)
Russian0.6%(2)
Dutch0.3%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Finnish0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilby, North Dakota?

Gilby, North Dakota has about 243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gilby, North Dakota earns about $53,750 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 $62,300, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Gilby, North Dakota?

About 9.2% 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 3.5% of people in Gilby, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilby, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilby, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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