Gilson is a CDP located in Knox County Illinois. Gilson has a 2024 population of 110. Gilson is currently declining at a rate of -4.35% annually and its population has decreased by -43.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 194 in 2020.
The average household income in Gilson is $74,923 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Gilson is 58.9 years: 63.1 years for males, and 58.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gilson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 93.39% |
| Native American | 8 | 6.61% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 60 | 2.02 | 85 | 15 |
| Married | 44 | 2.25 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Female | 8 | 1.75 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 8 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.17
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
85.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 13.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 8.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 64 | 62.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 16 | 15.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 101 | 9 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,000 | $57,778 | $39,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,781 | $54,250 | $39,583 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$40,781
Average Earnings
$54,250
Average Male
$39,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.04% of Gilson residents speak only English, while 4.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.96% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,333 | $79,815 |
| Households | $64,063 | $74,923 |
| Married Families | $100,556 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
75.5%
Male Marriage Rate
64.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 16.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.99%
Born in Gilson
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gilson residents were born in the United States, with 80.99% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 110 | -5 | -4.35% |
| 2023 | 115 | -6 | -4.96% |
| 2022 | 121 | -50 | -29.24% |
| 2021 | 171 | -23 | -11.86% |
| 2020 | 194 | -14 | -6.73% |
| 2019 | 208 | 50 | 31.65% |
| 2018 | 158 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 158 | -2 | -1.25% |
| 2016 | 160 | 28 | 21.21% |
| 2015 | 132 | -47 | -26.26% |
| 2014 | 179 | 9 | 5.29% |
| 2013 | 170 | 16 | 10.39% |
| 2012 | 154 | 45 | 41.28% |
| 2011 | 109 | -81 | -42.63% |
| 2010 | 190 | 0 | 0% |