Gillespie, Illinois Population 2022
Gillespie is a city located in Macoupin County Illinois. Gillespie has a 2020 population of 3,138. Gillespie is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,168 in 2010.
The average household income in Gillespie is $61,857 with a poverty rate of 16.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $666 per month, and the median house value is $89,200. The median age in Gillespie is 41.8 years, 38 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
Gillespie Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gillespiewas:
- White: 97.51%
- Two or more races: 1.04%
- Other race: 0.94%
- Native American: 0.50%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,903 | 97.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.50% |
| Some Other Race | 28 | 0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 1.04% |
Gillespie Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,351 | 2.2 | 69.3 |
| Married | 640 | 2.69 | 79.8 |
| Male | 59 | 2.08 | 28.8 |
| Female | 204 | 3.18 | 51.5 |
| Non Family | 448 | 1.08 | 67.6 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 2.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 217 | 9.91% |
| High School Graduate | 808 | 36.89% |
| Some College | 539 | 24.61% |
| Associates Degree | 169 | 7.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 267 | 12.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 127 | 5.80% |
Gillespie Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,129 | 1,849 | 394 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 |
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 white people with a rate of 18.51%.
$36,372
Average Earnings
$60,221
Average Male
$25,313
Average Female
Gillespie Language by Age
Gillespie Language
100.00% of Gillespie residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
16.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.46%
Male Poverty Rate
19.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gillespie
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gillespie is White, with 16.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gillespie is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.06%.
Gillespie Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Gillespie Married by Age and Sex
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 45-54.
Gillespie Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 311 | 13.32% |
| Native American | 15 | 100.00% |
Gillespie Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.35%
Born in Gillespie
99.70%
Native Born
0.30%
Foreign Born
0.30%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.70% of Gillespie residents were born in the United States, with 85.35% having been born in Illinois. 0.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 4,063 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 5,111 | 1,048 | 2.32% |
| 1940 | 4,440 | -671 | -1.40% |
| 1950 | 4,105 | -335 | -0.78% |
| 1960 | 3,569 | -536 | -1.39% |
| 1970 | 3,457 | -112 | -0.32% |
| 1980 | 3,740 | 283 | 0.79% |
| 1990 | 3,645 | -95 | -0.26% |
| 2000 | 3,412 | -233 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 3,319 | -93 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 3,304 | -15 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 3,289 | -15 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 3,274 | -15 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 3,259 | -15 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 3,244 | -15 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 3,229 | -15 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 3,214 | -15 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 3,199 | -15 | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 3,184 | -15 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 3,168 | -16 | -0.50% |
| 2021 | 3,153 | -15 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 3,138 | -15 | -0.48% |