State
County
Land Area (mi²)
35.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
99.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.09%
Growth Since 2010
-8.62%
World Population Review
Gillespie, Illinois Population 2021
3,552
Gillespie is a city located in Macoupin County Illinois. Gillespie has a 2020 population of 3,552. Gillespie is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually and its population has decreased by -8.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,887 in 2010. Gillespie reached it's highest population of 3,887 in 2010.
The average household income in Gillespie is $60,041 with a poverty rate of 19.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $676 per month, and the median house value is $92,300. The median age in Gillespie is 43.1 years, 40 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
Gillespie Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gillespie was:
- White: 95.90%
- Asian: 2.50%
- Two or more races: 1.06%
- Native American: 0.35%
- Black or African American: 0.19%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Gillespie, Illinois is 3,552 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,669.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,887.
Gillespie, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,536 | 95.90% |
| Asian | 92 | 2.50% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 1.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.35% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.19% |
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Gillespie Population by Race
Gillespie Population Pyramid $2021
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Gillespie Population by Age
Gillespie Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,580 | 2.29 | 69.4 |
| Married | 763 | 2.71 | 80.3 |
| Non Family | 465 | 1.12 | 71 |
| Female | 300 | 2.91 | 34 |
| Male | 52 | 2.9 | 98.1 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
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Gillespie Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 2.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 239 | 8.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,157 | 43.50% |
| Some College | 561 | 21.09% |
| Associates Degree | 253 | 9.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 300 | 11.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 3.01% |
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Gillespie Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gillespie Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,501 | 2,209 | 335 |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 61 | |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 4 | |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | |
| Black | 5 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.58%.
Gillespie Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,306
Average Earnings
$40,797
Average Male
$36,442
Average Female
Gillespie Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gillespie Language by Age
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Gillespie Language
97.16% of Gillespie residents speak only English, while 2.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.69% of the population.
Gillespie Language
Gillespie Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,393 | 642 | 18.92% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 60 | 98.36% |
| Multiple | 39 | 18 | 46.15% |
19.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.74%
Male Poverty Rate
22.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gillespie
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gillespie is Hispanic, with 98.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gillespie is White, with 18.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.02%.
Gillespie Poverty
Gillespie Poverty Rate by Education
Gillespie Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Gillespie Married by Age and Sex
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Gillespie Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Gillespie Marital Status by Race
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Gillespie Marital Status
Gillespie Veterans by War
Gillespie Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 289 | 10.45% |
| Native American | 12 | 92.31% |
Gillespie Veterans by Race
Gillespie Veterans by Education
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2.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gillespie Veterans by Education
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59.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Gillespie Employment by Age
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Gillespie Employment by Race
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Gillespie Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.94%
Native Born
2.06%
Foreign Born
0.76%
Non Citizen
1.30%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.94% of Gillespie residents were born in the United States, with 83.05% having been born in Illinois. 0.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Gillespie Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,552 | -39 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 3,591 | -39 | -1.07% |
| 2019 | 3,630 | -39 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 3,669 | -23 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 3,692 | -24 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 3,716 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 3,714 | -34 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 3,748 | -43 | -1.13% |
| 2013 | 3,791 | -30 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 3,821 | -55 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 3,876 | -11 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 3,887 | 0.00% |