Gilead
Town in Oxford County, Maine
Gilead is a town in Oxford County, Maine, with 195 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shelburne, 7.5 miles W.
- 195residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 18.9 sq miland area · 48.9 km²
- 10 / sq mipopulation density
- 04286ZIP code
About Gilead
Gilead is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. Upon incorporation in 1804, it was named for the large quantity of Balm of Gilead trees in the town center. The population was 195 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Gilead
- Median household income
- $42,344
- Median home value
- $235,000
- Median rent
- $993/mo
- Median age
- 58.9
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Gilead had 195 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 195 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gilead at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Oxford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 195 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.88 sq mi (48.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4025° N, 70.9432° W |
| ZIP code | 04286 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301727505 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gilead
- Shelburne, NH7.5 mi W
- Newry9.2 mi NE
- Bethel10.0 mi E
- Stoneham10.2 mi S
- Hanover12.1 mi NE
- Gorham, NH12.6 mi W
- Stow14.0 mi S
- Greenwood14.7 mi E
- Lovell14.8 mi S
- Andover15.5 mi NE
- Milan, NH17.1 mi NW
- Berlin, NH17.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gilead
What county is Gilead in?
Gilead is in Oxford County, Maine.
What is the population of Gilead, ME?
195 people lived in Gilead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gilead, ME?
The ZIP code of Gilead is 04286.
What is the elevation of Gilead?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gilead?
Shelburne (7.5 mi), Newry (9.2 mi), Bethel (10.0 mi), Stoneham (10.2 mi), Hanover (12.1 mi).
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