Demographics & People — Gilman, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,576 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
| Median Age | 41.8 |
| Total Households | 663 |
| Family Households | 385 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Diversity Index | 0.365 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,240 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 384 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 483 |
| Other groups | 386 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 341 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 295 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 258 |
| Irish | 208 |
| English | 116 |
| Italian | 76 |
| French (except Basque) | 51 |
| Dutch | 45 |
Language
| English Only | 1,269 |
| Spanish | 287 |
| Population 5+ | 1,556 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 55 |
| Population 18+ | 1,260 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| 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 Gilman, Illinois.