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Gilson

County:
Knox County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.331
State:
Illinois

Gilson is a CDP located in Knox County, Illinois. Gilson has a 2026 population of 140. Gilson is currently declining at a rate of -2.1% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Gilson is $44,531 with a poverty rate of 11.67%. The median age in Gilson is 63 years: 59 years for males, and 63 years for females. For every 100 females there are 62.2 males.

140
Total Population
423
Density (mi²)
-3 -2.1%
Growth

Gilson Population

Gilson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026140-3-2.1%
2025143-3-2.05%

Median Age

Overall: 63 years
Female: 63 years
Male: 59 years

Gilson Adults

There are 112 adults, (53 of whom are seniors) in Gilson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 74 (61.7%)
Male: 46 (38.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Gilson includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White120100%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White120100%

Gilson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Gilson 's average per capita income is $35,781. Household income levels show a median of $44,531. The poverty rate stands at 11.67%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$88,750-
Households$44,531$56,056
Families-$59,713
Non Families--

$35,781

Average Income

$44,531

Median Household Income

11.67%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)