Gilson, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Knox County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
149
Population
452/sq mi density
$66,719
Median Income
$28,260 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,719 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
149
Census 2023
Population Density
452
per square mile
Land Area
0.2
square miles (0.6 km²)
Median Age
61.6 yrs
58% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
39.6%
Male
60.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
92.6%
Black
0%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 5.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.3%
Spanish
5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
25.2%
320% above US avg (6%)
Disability
26.2%
102% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
100.0%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.0%
100% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.462
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 149 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 452 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 61.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 39.6% |
| Female | 60.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 89.3% |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 25.2% |
| Disability | 26.2% |
| Health Insurance | 100.0% |
| Uninsured | 0.0% |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.462 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |