Gilmore City, IA Demographics

A map of Gilmore City's Population by Race

Gilmore City, Iowa has an estimated population of 748, a dramatic increase from the 487 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 10.0% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gilmore City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gilmore City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gilmore City, that probability was 10.6% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gilmore City is ranked the 371st most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gilmore City was ranked the 456th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gilmore City's White Population

610 residents of Gilmore City, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gilmore City is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Gilmore City ranks 345th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilmore City's White population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. White residents' share of Gilmore City's population has decreased from 94.5% to 81.6%.

Gilmore City is less White than neighboring Bradgate (88.5% White), Rolfe (93.3% White), Rutland (99.2% White), Clare (93.8% White), and Ottosen (93.5% White).

Gilmore City's Black Population

12 residents of Gilmore City, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gilmore City is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Gilmore City ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilmore City's Black population has grown by an estimated 1100.0%. Black residents' share of Gilmore City's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.6%.

Gilmore City is more Black than neighboring Bradgate (0% Black), Rolfe (0.8% Black), Rutland (0% Black), and Ottosen (0% Black). Gilmore City is less Black than neighboring Clare (2.3% Black).

Gilmore City's Asian Population

0 residents of Gilmore City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gilmore City is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Gilmore City ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilmore City's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Gilmore City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gilmore City is less Asian than neighboring Rolfe (0.8% Asian).

Gilmore City's Hispanic Population

75 residents of Gilmore City, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gilmore City is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Gilmore City ranks 789th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilmore City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1150.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gilmore City's population has increased from 1.2% to 10.0%.

Gilmore City is more Hispanic than neighboring Bradgate (7.7% Hispanic), Rolfe (2.4% Hispanic), Rutland (0.8% Hispanic), Clare (1.6% Hispanic), and Ottosen (6.5% Hispanic).

Gilmore City's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Gilmore City, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gilmore City is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Gilmore City ranks 270th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilmore City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gilmore City's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Gilmore City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bradgate (0% Native American/Other), Rolfe (0% Native American/Other), Rutland (0% Native American/Other), Clare (0% Native American/Other), and Ottosen (0% Native American/Other).

Gilmore City's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Gilmore City, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gilmore City is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Gilmore City ranks 291st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilmore City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 194.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Gilmore City's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.7%.

Gilmore City is more Multiracial than neighboring Bradgate (3.8% Multiracial), Rolfe (2.7% Multiracial), Rutland (0% Multiracial), Clare (2.3% Multiracial), and Ottosen (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.