Gilson is an
unincorporated census-designated place in
Knox County,
Illinois, and is located southeast of
Galesburg. As of the
2010 Census, its population was 190. It is part of the
Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area. Gilson is located just east of
Illinois Route 97 along Knox County Highway 12. The
BNSF Railway runs through the town.
Geography
Gilson lies on a flat plain yielding to hills and valleys close to Haw Creek, west of the town. The area is agricultural with corn, soybeans, hay, wheat, and hogs as the major commodities raised. Small parcels of timber are also located in several areas near Gilson.
Demographics
Historical population
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
2020 | 156 | | — |
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