Gays, IL is a small rural community located in Moultrie County with a population of 683. The population density is 18 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Gays has several local businesses that are staples to the community such as the local grocery store, Corner Market, and the country store, Fletchers Feed & Grain. Additionally, the community provides year-round outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing at Lake Shelbyville or golfing at the local golf course. Other organizations in Gays include the Gays Community Center and Gays Lions Club where locals can gather for various activities or events. Lastly, there are several local sporting events throughout the year including softball tournaments at Memorial Park and youth baseball games at Humbolt Park.
The population in Gays (zip 61928) is 683. There are 19 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gays (zip 61928) is 42.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gays (zip 61928) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gays (zip 61928)
- 80.0% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 25.8% are married with children
- 4.2% have children, but are single
Race in Gays (zip 61928)
- 96.0% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander