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Gillespie Community Unit School District 7
Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 7,348. The median household income is $65,692 and the median age is 44.8.
7,348
Population
80
People / sq mi
$65,692
Median Income
44.8
Median Age
Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 covers 92 sq mi of land at 80.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,692
Median Household Income
$36,336
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$98,600
Median Home Value
$808
Median Rent
74.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.6%
High School+
16.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 serves a community with a population of 7,348 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 is $65,692, with a per capita income of $36,336. The poverty rate is 9.4%.
Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 is 94.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Gillespie Community Unit School District 7, 91.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 is $98,600, with a median rent of $808. The homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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Data for Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1716680).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.