Gilson, Illinois

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Gilson, Illinois
Census-designated place
Gilson, Illinois
Coordinates: 40°51′46″N90°11′57″W / 40.86278°N 90.19917°W / 40.86278; -90.19917 [1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
County Knox
Township Haw Creek
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2)
 • Land0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
682 ft (208 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
156
 • Density471.5/sq mi (182.03/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 17-29340
GNIS feature ID2628550 [1]

Gilson is an unincorporated census-designated place in Knox County, Illinois, and is located southeast of Galesburg. As of the 2020 Census, its population was 156. [3] It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area. Gilson is located just east of Illinois Route 97 along Knox County Highway 12. The BNSF Railway runs through the town.

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Geography

Gilson lies on a flat plain yielding to hills and valleys close to Haw Creek, west of the town.[ citation needed ] The area is agricultural with corn, soybeans, hay, wheat, and hogs as the major commodities raised. Small parcels of timber are also located in several areas near Gilson.[ citation needed ]

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Gilson has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all land. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020 156—
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

As of the 2020 census [3] there were 156 people, 63 households, and 63 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 471.30 inhabitants per square mile (181.97/km2). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 229.61 per square mile (88.65/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.95% White, 0.00% African American, 1.28% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.28% from other races, and 4.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population.

There were 63 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.25% were married couples living together, 31.75% had a female householder with no husband present, and 0.00% were non-families. 0.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.08.

The CDP's age distribution consisted of 14.4% under the age of 18, 24.2% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 64.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $105,694, and the median income for a family was $105,694. Males had a median income of $64,722 versus $14,671 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $33,079. About 19.0% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 71.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gilson, Illinois
  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. ↑ US Census Bureau. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


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