The City of Gilman in Benton County, MN is a small town gem perfect for growing families. Located just 20 minutes from St. Cloud and an hour from the Twin Cities, we enjoy open spaces while being close to an airport and amenities. The living here is easy: compared to the rest of the country, Gilman's cost of living is 13.0% lower than the U.S. average. Many of Gilman’s residents are college educated and work in sectors like hospitality and finance and insurance. Learn more about Gilman in Benton County below.
As of 2026 the population of City of Gilman is 216. The population is expected to shrink to 214 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.19%.
The median age of City of Gilman residents is 38.
The diversity index of City of Gilman is 13.0, meaning that there is a 13% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in City of Gilman is $90,805 and projected to be $114,997 in 2031. Per capita income is $38,256, projected to be $48,901 in 2031. 2.31% of households – 5 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,125,539 and the average disposable income is $65,751.
There are 94 housing units in City of Gilman; 72 are owner-occupied, 19 are rented, and 3 are vacant. The average home value is $349,653, with 2 homes built in 2010 or later, and 26 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 13 businesses in City of Gilman, employing 45 workers and pulling from a labor force of 124 age 16 and above. 61 workers commute into City of Gilman from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
63 residents both live and work in/around City of Gilman. The average travel time is 24.8 minutes. 12.7% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.76% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 89 drive alone, 10 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 11 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 14 residents work from home.
59 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 32 have associates degrees, 23 have bachelor’s degrees, and 7 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
