Demographics & People — Gifford, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 816 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
| Median Age | 54.4 |
| Total Households | 347 |
| Family Households | 210 |
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Diversity Index | 0.026 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 748 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 325 |
| German | 227 |
| Irish | 117 |
| Other groups | 101 |
| English | 52 |
| American | 32 |
| Swedish | 32 |
| Scottish | 18 |
| Italian | 14 |
| Welsh | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 764 |
| Spanish | 2 |
| Population 5+ | 766 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 63 |
| Population 18+ | 692 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gifford, Illinois.