East Gillespie, Illinois Population 2024

257

East Gillespie is a city located in Macoupin County Illinois. East Gillespie has a 2024 population of 257. East Gillespie is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 267 in 2020.

The average household income in East Gillespie is $84,456 with a poverty rate of 1.38%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in East Gillespie is 56.1 years, 51.5 years for males, and 58 years for females.

East Gillespie Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Gillespie was:

  • White: 95.5%
  • Two or more races: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
0.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
806.40/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-3.75% (-10)
The current population of East Gillespie, Illinois is 257 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 267.

East Gillespie, Illinois Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White27695.5%
Two or more races134.5%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

East Gillespie Population by Race

East Gillespie Population Pyramid 2024

East Gillespie Median Age

56.1

Total

51.5

Male

58

Female

East Gillespie Adults

There are 248 adults, (119 of whom are seniors) in East Gillespie.

East Gillespie Age Dependency

124

Age Dependency Ratio

92.2

Old Age Dependency Ratio

31.8

Child Dependency Ratio

East Gillespie Sex Ratio

Female15051.9%
Male13948.1%

East Gillespie Population by Age

East Gillespie Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1262.2989.710.3
Married862.69937
Non Family32087.512.5
Female54.21000
Male31.670100

2.73

Average Family Size

2.29

Average Household Size

89.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

East Gillespie Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

East Gillespie Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

East Gillespie Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.

East Gillespie Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$61,563

Average Earnings

$72,386

Average Male

$46,875

Average Female

East Gillespie Earnings by Educational Attainment

East Gillespie Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

East Gillespie Language

99.64% of East Gillespie residents speak only English, while 0.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.36% of the population.

East Gillespie Language

East Gillespie Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White27641.45%

1.38%

Overall Poverty Rate

1.44%

Male Poverty Rate

1.33%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in East Gillespie

The race most likely to be in poverty in East Gillespie is White, with 1.45% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in East Gillespie is White, with 1.45% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.23%.

East Gillespie Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Some College2.99%
High School1.98%
Less Than 9th Grade0%
Bachelors or Greater0%

East Gillespie Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

East Gillespie Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

East Gillespie Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

East Gillespie Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

67.9%

Overall Marriage Rate

70.9%

Male Marriage Rate

65.2%

Female Marriage Rate

East Gillespie Married by Age and Sex

male

female

East Gillespie Marriage

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 35-44.

East Gillespie Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

East Gillespie Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

14

Number of Veterans

14

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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East Gillespie Veterans by War

count

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East Gillespie Veterans by Age

count

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East Gillespie Veterans by Race

East Gillespie Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

42.86%

Veteran Disability Rate

East Gillespie Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

50.2%

Labor Force Participation

49.4%

Employment Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

East Gillespie Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

East Gillespie Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

East Gillespie Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

91.35%

Born in East Gillespie

100%

Native Born

0%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100% of East Gillespie residents were born in the United States, with 91.35% 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.

East Gillespie Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029244-3-1.21%
2028247-2-0.8%
2027249-3-1.19%
2026252-2-0.79%
2025254-3-1.17%
2024257-2-0.77%
2023259-3-1.15%
2022262-3-1.13%
2021265-2-0.75%
202026741.52%
2019263-1-0.38%
2018264-2-0.75%
2017266-1-0.37%
201626700%
201526700%
2014267-6-2.2%
201327320.74%
201227110.37%
201127000%
201027000%

East Gillespie Population by Year