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Wisconsin · 380 residents (2025 est.) · 2.34 sq mi
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Gilman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,929. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 86 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
388
−18%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+11%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:380 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3293834374915451990201020202024Gilman
2024388
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,929
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,561
+64%since 2000
from $18,075 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−29%since 2010
from 0.544 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+29%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(364)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(14)
Diversity Score14.8%(57)
Diversity Score
15
+184%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% 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
3.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2012
from 26.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilman, Wisconsin?

Gilman, Wisconsin has about 388 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilman, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Gilman, Wisconsin earns about $53,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilman, Wisconsin expensive?

In Gilman, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $122,700, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Gilman, Wisconsin?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gilman, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilman, Wisconsin?

About 13.3% of people in Gilman, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilman, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilman, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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