Gilson, IL is a small village located in Knox County with a population of 171 people. It is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and countryside, and the population density is 648 people per square mile. The area offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. Gilson also boasts plenty of local businesses such as the Bailey & Sons Hardware Store, Dairy Queen, and Gilson Bar & Grill. Other organizations in Gilson include the Knox County Historical Society which showcases artifacts from the town's past as well as local churches and schools. Throughout the year the town puts on various sporting events such as annual softball tournaments and 5K runs to support local charities. All in all, Gilson is a great place to live where you can enjoy both modern amenities and rural settings.
The population in Gilson is 171. There are 734 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gilson is 53.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gilson is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gilson
- 63.2% are married
- 31.6% are divorced
- 14.8% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Gilson
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander