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Gifford village, IL

ZIP 61847 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 61847

61847 has a population of 1,160 with a median age of 50.9 yrs (47.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.1%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.9%-95% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.0%-14% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.0%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
30.0%+84% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.9%-65% vs US avg
x
High school
38.0%+45% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.7%+24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.4%-33% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.5%-48% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.6%+22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
13.3%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
2.9%-74% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
7.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.6%+996% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 61847

Poverty Rate
2.9%-74% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
4.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.5%-69% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.4%-71% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
63.6%+996% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,160
Median age50.9
Poverty rate2.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%