Gilsum town is located in Cheshire County New Hampshire. Gilsum town has a 2024 population of 794. Gilsum town is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 5.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 755 in 2020.
The average household income in Gilsum town is $88,867 with a poverty rate of 7.79%. The median age in Gilsum town is 44.1 years: 40 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gilsum town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 700 | 97.36% |
| Other race | 10 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.83% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.42% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 268 | 2.66 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Married | 153 | 3.25 | 98.7 | 1.3 |
| Non Family | 79 | 1.34 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Female | 25 | 3.4 | 80 | 20 |
| Male | 11 | 2.18 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
93.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 4.51% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 22.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 57 | 10.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 6.58% |
| High School Graduate | 211 | 39.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.88% |
| Some College | 75 | 14.1% |
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 | 494 | 460 | 83 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | 6 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,063 | $47,917 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,875 | $88,750 | $52,813 |
| High School Graduate | $39,375 | $48,056 | $17,679 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,132 | $49,667 | $37,583 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $51,750 | $39,432 |
$42,132
Average Earnings
$49,667
Average Male
$37,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.61% of Gilsum town residents speak only English, while 3.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 639 | 56 | 8.76% |
7.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.53%
Male Poverty Rate
8.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gilsum town is White, with 8.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gilsum town is White, with 8.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.53% |
| High School | 9.48% |
| Some College | 6.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 2.75% |
| Female Employed | 1.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,404 | $101,747 |
| Households | $70,833 | $88,867 |
| Married Families | $97,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,375 | $52,687 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 15.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
48.54%
Born in Gilsum town
97.36%
Native Born
2.64%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
2.5%
Naturalized
97.36% of Gilsum town residents were born in the United States, with 48.54% having been born in New Hampshire. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 834 | 8 | 0.97% |
| 2028 | 826 | 8 | 0.98% |
| 2027 | 818 | 8 | 0.99% |
| 2026 | 810 | 8 | 1% |
| 2025 | 802 | 8 | 1.01% |
| 2024 | 794 | 8 | 1.02% |
| 2023 | 786 | 8 | 1.03% |
| 2022 | 778 | 12 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 766 | 11 | 1.46% |
| 2020 | 755 | -48 | -5.98% |
| 2019 | 803 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 805 | 4 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 801 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 801 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 804 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 805 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 808 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 807 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 807 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 808 | 0 | 0% |