| Place Name | Gilson |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61436 |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code(s) | 309 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 154 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -17.89% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 90.06% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Galesburg, IL |
| US Congressional District(s) | Illinois 17th |
| State House Districts | 74 |
| State Senate Districts | 37 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 90.06% |
| African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 9.94% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |