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Gilliam, Missouri
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Location of Gilliam, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 175 |
| • Density | 705.65/sq mi (271.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65330
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-27028 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396960 |
Gilliam is a small city located in Saline County, Missouri, United States. In 2010, the city had a population of 197 people. By the year 2020, the population was counted as 175 residents.
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History of Gilliam
Gilliam was officially planned and laid out in 1878. The community got its name from two local farmers and landowners, W. T. Gilliam and his brother Fayette Henry Gilliam. The town has been an active place since 1879.
Geography of Gilliam
The city of Gilliam covers a total area of about 0.64 square kilometers (or 0.25 square miles). All of this area is land, which means there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 56 | — | |
| 1890 | 321 | 473.2% | |
| 1900 | 347 | 8.1% | |
| 1910 | 299 | −13.8% | |
| 1920 | 404 | 35.1% | |
| 1930 | 404 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 308 | −23.8% | |
| 1950 | 306 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 249 | −18.6% | |
| 1970 | 248 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 227 | −8.5% | |
| 1990 | 212 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 229 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 197 | −14.0% | |
| 2020 | 175 | −11.2% | |
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2010 Census Information
According to the census from 2010, there were 197 people living in Gilliam. These people lived in 87 different homes, and 46 of these were families. The city had about 788 people per square mile. There were 101 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Gilliam were White, making up about 95.9% of the population. About 3.0% were African American, and 0.5% were Native American. A small number, 0.5%, were from two or more racial backgrounds. Also, 0.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.7% of homes had children under 18 years old living there. The average age of people in the city was 34.3 years. About 26.4% of residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 10.7% of the population. The city's population was 54.8% male and 45.2% female.
See also
In Spanish: Gilliam (Misuri) para niños
