Gilson
Census-designated place in Knox County, Illinois
Gilson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Knox County, Illinois, with 156 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 679 ft (207 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maquon, 4.8 miles SE.
- 156residents (2020 Census)
- 679 ftelevation · 207 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 471 / sq mipopulation density
- 61436ZIP code
About Gilson
Gilson is an unincorporated census-designated place in Knox County, Illinois, and is located southeast of Galesburg. As of the 2020 Census, its population was 156. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area. Gilson is located just east of Illinois Route 97 along Knox County Highway 12. The BNSF Railway runs through the town.
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Living in Gilson
- Median household income
- $44,531
- Median home value
- $30,000
- Median age
- 63
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Gilson had 156 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 156 |
|---|---|
| Density | 471 per sq mi (182 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gilson at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 156 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8627° N, 90.1991° W |
| ZIP code | 61436 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1729340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gilson
- Maquon4.8 mi SE
- Knoxville5.5 mi NW
- Oak Run7.6 mi NE
- East Galesburg8.0 mi NW
- Williamsfield10.4 mi NE
- Galesburg11.1 mi NW
- London Mills11.1 mi S
- Abingdon11.3 mi W
- Yates City11.3 mi SE
- Wataga11.9 mi N
- Victoria13.2 mi NE
- Elmwood13.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Gilson
What county is Gilson in?
Gilson is in Knox County, Illinois.
What is the population of Gilson, IL?
156 people lived in Gilson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gilson, IL?
The ZIP code of Gilson is 61436.
What is the elevation of Gilson?
679 feet (207 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gilson?
Maquon (4.8 mi), Knoxville (5.5 mi), Oak Run (7.6 mi), East Galesburg (8.0 mi), Williamsfield (10.4 mi).
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