Gays Mills is a village located in Crawford County Wisconsin. Gays Mills has a 2024 population of 518. Gays Mills is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 521 in 2020.
The average household income in Gays Mills is $64,054 with a poverty rate of 10.56%. The median age in Gays Mills is 38 years: 42.3 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gays Mills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 510 | 92.9% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 6.92% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 262 | 2.1 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Non Family | 129 | 1.05 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Married | 102 | 3.24 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Female | 25 | 2.64 | 8 | 92 |
| Male | 6 | 3 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 2.07% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 7.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 15.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 4.39% |
| High School Graduate | 171 | 44.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.26% |
| Some College | 100 | 25.84% |
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 | 350 | 342 | 71 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 18 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 31.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,750 | $62,500 | $41,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,333 | $0 | $67,708 |
| High School Graduate | $29,583 | $26,250 | $29,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,982 | $42,361 | $36,667 |
| Some College | $45,000 | $48,250 | $35,833 |
$40,982
Average Earnings
$42,361
Average Male
$36,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.42% of Gays Mills residents speak only English, while 0.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 480 | 38 | 7.92% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 17 | 43.59% |
| Multiple | 38 | 3 | 7.89% |
10.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.48%
Male Poverty Rate
12.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gays Mills is Hispanic, with 43.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gays Mills is Multiple, with 7.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.44% |
| Some College | 20% |
| High School | 7.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Male Employed | 4.13% |
| Female Employed | 1.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,917 | $89,310 |
| Households | $40,833 | $64,054 |
| Married Families | $75,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,671 | $35,840 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
76
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 18.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
71.77%
Born in Gays Mills
96.17%
Native Born
3.83%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
3.64%
Naturalized
96.17% of Gays Mills residents were born in the United States, with 71.77% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 515 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 515 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 516 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 517 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 517 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 518 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 519 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 517 | -5 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 522 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 521 | 13 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 508 | -6 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 514 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 515 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 517 | -6 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 523 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 525 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 527 | 17 | 3.33% |
| 2012 | 510 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 512 | 25 | 5.13% |
| 2010 | 487 | 0 | 0% |