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Gilman, IL
City in Iroquois County, Illinois.
Population
1,612
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
662
ZIP codes
0
Gilman and its ZIP codes
Gilman at a glance
- Gilman is about 2.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,750 a year, 15% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,500 (54% below Illinois) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for Gilman, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gilman, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,750
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (460), Mexican Americans (306), Irish Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iroquois County. PPP loans are for Gilman.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,637
7,015 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,524
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,925 per person
How people get to work
Gilman, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gilman, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
255
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gilman, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Gilman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OnargaVillage | 3.5 mi | 1.7 |
| DanforthVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Crescent CityVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| AshkumVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| ThawvilleVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Piper CityVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| BuckleyVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| CliftonVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WatsekaCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| RobertsVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| WoodlandVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Cissna ParkVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| ChatsworthTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| CullomVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ChebanseVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| KemptonVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gilman, IL in?
- Gilman is in Iroquois County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Gilman, IL?
- About 1,612 people live in Gilman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gilman?
- Nearby places include Onarga (3.5 mi), Danforth (4.1 mi), Crescent City (7.4 mi), Ashkum (8.3 mi), Thawville (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023