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Gifford, IL


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Gifford, Illinois

Gifford, Illinois, in Champaign county, is 17 miles NE of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 105 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The village is conveniently located inside the Champaign - Urbana metropolitan area. There are an estimated 815 people in Gifford.

The People and Families of Gifford

In Gifford, about 60% of adults are married. Many folks in Gifford are married and settled down.

The village has a larger percentage of females than most places. Gifford has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gifford had a median family income of $55,375. You won't find a lot of people in Gifford living below the poverty line.

Gifford Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in Gifford is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Gifford, 94% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the village.

High Points

Gifford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGifford Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Gifford People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Gifford Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Gifford Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Gifford, IL

Comparing Gifford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men86
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity45
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home11
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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