Living in Gillis, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gillis · Census data 2020–2024
Gillis has 667 residents with a median age of 52.4. .
Gillis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gillis at a glance
- Population
- 667
- Median age
- 52.4State: 38
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Gillis a good place to live?
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 30.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Housing in Gillis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 315
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 24.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.81
Gillis demographics
- Population
- 667
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 29.7%
- Households
- 237
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gillis ›
Education in Gillis
8.8% of adults 25 and older in Gillis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gillis
- Unemployment rate
- 30.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Gillis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillis | 667 | — | — | — |
| Moss Bluff | 12,482 | $92,036 | $252,900 | $1,324 |
| Westlake | 4,743 | $68,381 | $166,100 | $1,049 |
| Lake Charles | 81,143 | $59,235 | $214,300 | $1,109 |
| Sulphur | 20,775 | $61,760 | $182,900 | $994 |
| Reeves | 223 | $33,917 | $84,700 | $677 |
| Iowa | 3,200 | $59,779 | $249,200 | $1,098 |
| DeQuincy | 2,931 | $44,281 | $124,500 | $760 |
| Longville | 454 | $40,272 | $422,800 | — |
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Is Gillis, LA a good place to live?
Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 30.3%.
What is the median age in Gillis?
The median age in Gillis is 52.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Gillis?
The average commute to work in Gillis is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gillis?
The unemployment rate in Gillis is 30.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gillis?
8.8% of adults in Gillis have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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