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Gillespie, IL


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Gillespie, Illinois

Gillespie, Illinois is 35 miles NE of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 42 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Macoupin county. The population of the city is 3,412.

The People and Families of Gillespie

In Gillespie, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gillespie had a median family income of $40,500.

Political Inclinations

Among Gillespie political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $600. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Gillespie Housing

Of the housing in Gillespie, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Gillespie are low by Illinois standards.

Commuting

In Gillespie, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Gillespie Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Gillespie, IL

Comparing Gillespie 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
Well-Paid Single Women86
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men64
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income53
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Housing Recently Built22

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