Gillis, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Calcasieu Parish County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
763
Population
457/sq mi density
68°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
763
Census 2023
Population Density
457
per square mile
Land Area
1.7
square miles (4.3 km²)
Median Age
52.3 yrs
34% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 11.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.5%
Black
11.5%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.6%
Spanish
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
4.0%
33% below US avg (6%)
Disability
23.3%
79% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.7%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.3%
8% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.474
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 763 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 457 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.4% |
| Female | 56.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 4.0% |
| Disability | 23.3% |
| Health Insurance | 90.7% |
| Uninsured | 9.3% |
| Broadband Access | 77.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.474 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |