Engage in the quiet beauty of this quaint rural village in southern Nebraska situated between the Historic Oregon Trail and the Rose Creek settlement. Gilead began and continues as a prosperous farming region. Carrying on the tradition in agriculture where the area is mostly made up of dry land and irrigated crop land today producing corn, soybeans, milo, and alfalfa. Enjoy a night out at the Historic “Pioneers Inn” restaurant situated in an historic 1887 limestone building with an old-fashioned ceiling-high wooden bar. Drive down the country road to vist the remote Historic District 17 Rock School built in 1873 of native limestone rock.
As of 2025 the population of Gilead, NE is 25. The population is expected to shrink to 18 by 2030 - a growth rate of -6.36%.
The median age of Gilead, NE residents is 49.
The diversity index of Gilead, NE is 14.8, meaning that there is a 15% 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 Gilead, NE is $61,124 and projected to be $70,597 in 2030. Per capita income is $29,339, projected to be $39,220 in 2030. 4% of households – 1 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $501,241 and the average disposable income is $49,937.
There are 18 housing units in Gilead, NE; 10 are owner-occupied, 2 are rented, and 6 are vacant. The average home value is $167,000, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 5 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 3 businesses in Gilead, NE, employing 14 workers and pulling from a labor force of 14 age 16 and above. 5 workers commute into Gilead, NE from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
9 residents both live and work in/around Gilead, NE. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 0% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 14 drive alone, 0 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.
4 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3 have associates degrees, 1 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1 hold a graduate or professional degree.
