Gillespie, IL is a small town with a population of 2,945 people and a population density of 2,053 people per square mile. Located in Macoupin County, Illinois it is known for its strong sense of community and hometown charm. The local businesses in Gillespie are diverse and include the Gillespie Family Restaurant, La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, Hoochie Mama's Bar & Grill, and more. For outdoor activities there is great fishing on Beaver Dam Lake as well as several nearby parks. Local organizations like the Gillespie Chamber of Commerce help to bring business and visitors to town. There are also many local sporting events such as basketball games at the high school gymnasium or softball tournaments at West City Park that everyone can enjoy.
The population in Gillespie is 2,945. There are 1,983 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gillespie is 45.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gillespie is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gillespie
- 50.3% are married
- 18.8% are divorced
- 21.8% are married with children
- 27.6% have children, but are single
Race in Gillespie
- 95.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 2.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander