Gillespie, IL is a small town located in Macoupin County with a population of 4,526 people. The population density is 89 people per square mile, which is slightly lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Gillespie offers a variety of amenities for its residents and visitors alike to enjoy year-round. Local businesses include Café on Main, Wagner’s Pharmacy, Horace & Mary’s Coffee House and Bakery, and Pineapple Queen Boutique. Popular outdoor activities in Gillespie include fishing at Lakeside Park or hitting the greens at Gillespie Golf Course. Residents can also stay active by joining one of the many organizations such as the Gillespie Civic Club or the Macoupin County Historical Society. Gillespie also hosts local sporting events such as softball tournaments at YMCA Field and baseball games at Northside Park throughout the year.
The population in Gillespie (zip 62033) is 4,526. There are 92 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gillespie (zip 62033) is 42, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gillespie (zip 62033) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gillespie (zip 62033)
- 52.3% are married
- 16.3% are divorced
- 24.8% are married with children
- 22.1% have children, but are single
Race in Gillespie (zip 62033)
- 95.3% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander