Gilman, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 388, Gilman'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 is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Taylor County. The total population is 388. It ranks as the 579th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gilman is 49.3 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 18.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gilman is $53,929. This is 30% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $122,700. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Gilman is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gilman has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 8.0%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gilman, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.