Gilman, Illinois

Gilman: human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

About

Gilman is a city located in the county of Iroquois in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,814 and a population density of 309 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,625 inhabitants.

The city was created 169 years ago in 1856.

Gilman locator map
Location of Gilman on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Gilman

Population 1,625 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Iroquois County
Postal code 60938
Phone Area Codes 815
Area 5.87 km2
Latitude & Longitude 40.7667,-87.9923
Altitude 650 feet / 198 meters
Establishment January 01, 1857 (169 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 06:09:02 (23rd April 2026)
Density 277 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -11.63% (2010-2020)
Weather 81℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Amtrak Gilman image
Amtrak Gilman image

Geography

Gilman is located at 40°46'0"N 87°59'32"W (40.7667000, -87.9922600).

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Weather

81°F
Mostly Sunny
10 to 20 mph S Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Gilman decreased by 11.63% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,814 - census
2011 1,802 -0.67% estimation process
2012 1,787 -0.84% estimation process
2013 1,770 -0.96% estimation process
2014 1,756 -0.8% estimation process
2015 1,745 -0.63% estimation process
2016 1,720 -1.45% estimation process
2017 1,697 -1.36% estimation process
2018 1,676 -1.25% estimation process
2019 1,652 -1.45% estimation process
2020 1,625 -1.66% estimation process
Gilman zip code is 60938. County name: Iroquois, County fips: 17075

Best Things to Do in Gilman

1MMK Farms

1258 E Co Hwy 30, Gilman, IL 60938, United States View details

Services and Civic Places in Gilman

1Gilman City Hall

215 N Central St, Gilman, IL 60938 View details

Phone: +18152654213 | Website available

People born in Gilman (1)

American baseball player Frank Griffith was born in Gilman

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Gilman, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
146348 Kankakee Community College Kankakee (IL) 60901

Nearby Transit Stations (19)

Rail and bus stations connected to Gilman, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
GLM Gilman US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. RAIL
KKI Kankakee 199 South East Ave. RAIL
DWT Dwight station 119 West Main St. RAIL
RTL Rantoul West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. RAIL
PON Pontiac station 721 West Washington St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Gilman.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Gilman Post Office Gilman (IL) 60938

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Gilman, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 484 people.
  • Gilman, Wisconsin village in Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 390 people.
  • Gilman, Minnesota city in Benton County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 216 people.

Other cities in Iroquois County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iroquois County , IL. (more)

City Name Population Title
Watseka 4,694 City in and county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States
Hallock 1,532 Township in Peoria County, Illinois
Clifton 1,297 Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
Onarga 1,241 Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Milford 1,155 Village in Milford Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Sheldon 935 Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Cissna Park 771 Village in Pigeon Grove Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States
Ashkum 710 Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Crescent City 547 Village in Illinois, United States
Danforth 542 Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Buckley 528 Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Loda 396 Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Martinton 338 Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Fountain Creek 327 Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Beaverville 319 Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Woodland 287 Town in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Gilman distances to largest Illinois cities