Gifford, Illinois
Gifford: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Gifford is a city located in the county of Champaign in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 975 and a population density of 2,167 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,035 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gifford
| Population : | 1,035 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Champaign County |
| Postal code : | 61847 |
| Plate code : | 217 |
| Area : | 0.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,621 feet / 799 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:14:04 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 2,300 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gifford is located at 40°18'21"N 88°1'16"W (40.3058700, -88.0211500).
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Demographics
The population of Gifford increased by 5.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 975 | - | census |
| 2011 | 984 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 984 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 989 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 979 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,074 | 8.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,067 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,066 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,063 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,048 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,035 | -1.26% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 68,823 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 57,131 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 20.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 71,601 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 56,974 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 79.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 9.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,412 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
Gifford zip code is 61847.
County name: Champaign, County
fips: 17019
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $481,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,500 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $701 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,675 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,360 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.86 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,197 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 173,217 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 616,019 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,436 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $98,566 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $41,382 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,340 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,020 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,565 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 715 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,444 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 351 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,690 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,915.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.54 |
Schools in Gifford
College & universities near Gifford, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143181 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Urbana | Urbana (IL) | 61801 |
| 145637 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign (IL) | 61820-5711 |
| 147916 | Parkland College | Champaign (IL) | 61821-1899 |
| 146533 | Lakeview College of Nursing | Danville (IL) | 61832 |
| 144564 | Danville Area Community College | Danville (IL) | 61832-5118 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gifford, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Gifford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gifford Post Office | Gifford (IL) | 61847 |
| Penfield Post Office | Penfield (IL) | 61862 |
| Rantoul Post Office | Rantoul (IL) | 61866 |
| Armstrong Post Office | Armstrong (IL) | 61812 |
| Ludlow Post Office | Ludlow (IL) | 60949 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Gifford , Florida census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida with a population of 9,590 people.
- Gifford , South Carolina human settlement in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America with a population of 261 people.
Other cities in Champaign County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Champaign County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign | 89,390 | The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. |
| Rantoul | 12,305 | Village in Illinois |
| Mahomet | 8,968 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Savoy | 8,364 | Town |
| Urbana | 7,093 | County seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States |
| Saint Joseph | 3,800 | Human settlement in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Tolono | 3,349 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Lake of the Woods | 2,912 | Census designated place in Illinois, United States |
| Fisher | 1,911 | Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States |
| Philo | 1,378 | City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Sidney | 1,172 | Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States |
| Homer | 1,143 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Thomasboro | 1,066 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ogden | 787 | Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Pesotum | 520 | Township in Champaign County, Illinois |
| Ludlow | 454 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Gifford distances to largest Illinois cities
