Population 492 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gilliam
Household size in Gilliam
| Period | Gilliam | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.55 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Gilliam sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Missouri as a whole, where it has 2.49 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.13, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gilliam
| Period | Gilliam | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.7 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.6 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.4 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −15.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.4, Gilliam is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gilliam
| Period | Gilliam | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Gilliam: 16.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gilliam
Renters in Gilliam
| Period | Gilliam | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.3% of households in Gilliam rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (45.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gilliam
| Period | Gilliam | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Gilliam: 23.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gilliam
| Period | Gilliam | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Gilliam is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gilliam
| Period | Gilliam | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $326 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $440 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $655 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $652 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$327 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gilliam pays $652 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 19.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gilliam
Bachelor's degrees in Gilliam
| Period | Gilliam | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gilliam: 20.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gilliam
| Period | Gilliam | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Gilliam is close to the national rate: 88.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Missouri overall (91.8%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gilliam
| Period | Gilliam | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Gilliam has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gilliam compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilliam | 2.68 | 33.4 | 16.9% | 16.3% | 23.1% | 1967 | $652 | 20.2% | 88.4% | 2.8% |
| Slater | 2.72 | 38.9 | 7.9% | 41.9% | 25.4% | 1964 | $589 | 15.6% | 81.6% | 1.7% |
| Saline City | 2.80 | 38.6 | 7.0% | 13.5% | 29.9% | 1960 | $844 | 30.1% | 90.7% | 0.9% |
| Orearville | 2.61 | 46.7 | 3.4% | 11.3% | 30.9% | 1963 | $833 | 33.0% | 91.9% | 1.5% |
| Glasgow | 2.50 | 46.2 | 5.5% | 15.8% | 16.4% | 1970 | $552 | 26.6% | 91.9% | 3.5% |
| Sharon | 2.50 | 43.0 | 10.4% | 23.2% | 24.4% | 1960 | $554 | 22.5% | 92.9% | 1.7% |
| Lisbon | 2.55 | 52.1 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 16.0% | 1992 | $890 | 19.6% | 87.8% | 11.7% |
| Arrow Rock | 2.80 | 39.1 | 4.0% | 13.0% | 32.8% | 1957 | $943 | 31.9% | 92.1% | 0.0% |
| Forest Green | 2.35 | 46.0 | 3.0% | 1.3% | 24.7% | 1960 | $704 | 35.9% | 98.4% | 0.5% |
| Steinmetz | 2.86 | 42.8 | 4.6% | 4.3% | 13.5% | 1981 | $684 | 26.5% | 91.0% | 2.0% |
| Marshall | 2.74 | 32.2 | 12.0% | 33.3% | 16.6% | 1970 | $884 | 27.0% | 86.0% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gilliam. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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