Gilman, Iowa facts for kids
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Gilman, Iowa
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Location of Gilman, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 542 |
| • Density | 1,011.19/sq mi (390.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50106
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-30900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456902 |
| Website | https://gilman.ia.gov/ |
Gilman is a small city in the southeastern part of Marshall County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 542 people. It is a quiet community known for its unique annual festival.
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History of Gilman
Gilman began in 1870. This was after the Central Railroad of Iowa built tracks through the area. The town got its name from Charles Gilman, who was a railroad contractor. Gilman officially became a city in 1876.
Each year, Gilman celebrates "No-Rivers Day." This special event is part of the Gilman No-Rivers Festival. The Gilman Events committee organizes this fun annual festival.
Geography of Gilman
Gilman is located at 41°52′47″N 92°47′20″W / 41.879750°N 92.788786°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.54 square miles (1.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Gilman
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 553 | — |
| 1890 | 473 | −14.5% |
| 1900 | 465 | −1.7% |
| 1910 | 430 | −7.5% |
| 1920 | 490 | +14.0% |
| 1930 | 428 | −12.7% |
| 1940 | 483 | +12.9% |
| 1950 | 508 | +5.2% |
| 1960 | 491 | −3.3% |
| 1970 | 513 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 642 | +25.1% |
| 1990 | 586 | −8.7% |
| 2000 | 600 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 509 | −15.2% |
| 2020 | 542 | +6.5% |
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2020 Census Information
The census is a count of the population. In 2020, there were 542 people living in Gilman. These people lived in 220 households, and 130 of these were families.
The city had about 1,011 people per square mile (390.7 per square kilometer). Most residents, about 94.5%, were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Gilman was 37.1 years old.
- About 30.3% of residents were under 20 years old.
- Around 25.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 17.3% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
Education in Gilman
The East Marshall Community School District serves the community of Gilman. This school district was created on July 1, 1992. It was formed by combining the LDF and SEMCO school districts.
See also
In Spanish: Gilman (Iowa) para niños
