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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 city in the southeastern corner of Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 542 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Gilman got its start in the year 1870, following construction of the Central Railroad of Iowa through the territory. The town is named for Charles Gilman, a railroad contractor. Gilman was incorporated in 1876.
Geography
Gilman is located at 41°52′47″N 92°47′20″W / 41.879750°N 92.788786°W (41.879750, -92.788786).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.54 square miles (1.40 km2), all land.
Demographics
| 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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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 509 people in 233 households, including 142 families, in the city. The population density was 942.6 inhabitants per square mile (363.9/km2). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 468.5 per square mile (180.9/km2). The racial makup of the city was 99.6% White, 0.2% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8%.
Of the 233 households 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.8% of households were one person and 15% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age was 42.6 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
Education
East Marshall Community School District serves the community. The district was established on July 1, 1992 by the merger of the LDF and SEMCO school districts.
See also
In Spanish: Gilman (Iowa) para niños
