Mount Gilead Population

1850–2026

3,591

2026 projection

2.5% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Mount Gilead. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,591+160.45%
20253,575+80.22%
20243,567+240.68%
20233,543+381.08%
20223,505-150.43%
20213,520+170.49%
20203,503-70.20%
20193,510-30.09%
20183,51300.00%
20173,513-230.65%

Showing 10 of 33 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Mount Gilead is growing faster than Ohio, and slower than Morrow County and the U.S.

  • Morrow County+3.7%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Mount Gilead+2.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Mount Gilead Demographics

44.4median age

Median age

Female46.2 yrs
Male40.8 yrs

Adults

2,633
817 seniors (65+) · 31% of adults1,816 other adults

Sex

Female 53.8% · 1,791Male 46.2% · 1,540

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 33 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Mount Gilead Income

$44,643median household income

Median household income

$44,643

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,984

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.7%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Mount Gilead Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%47%38%
Never married24%31%18%
Divorced15%18%13%
Widowed14%3%25%
Separated4%1%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201