Gilman City, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 382, Gilman City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Gilman City is a small community located in Missouri, within Daviess County. The total population is 382. It ranks as the 586th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gilman City is 39.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gilman City is $58,438. This is 17% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $68,300. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Gilman City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gilman City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.3%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (12.3% vs 5.2%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

6.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gilman City, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.