Demographics & People — Gilman, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 613 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
| Median Age | 39.5 |
| Total Households | 276 |
| Family Households | 148 |
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0545 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 593 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 261 |
| German | 131 |
| Other groups | 56 |
| American | 55 |
| Irish | 42 |
| Norwegian | 39 |
| English | 32 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 19 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| Italian | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 559 |
| Spanish | 15 |
| Population 5+ | 574 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 45 |
| Population 18+ | 441 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gilman, Iowa.