East Gillespie is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois.

According to the United States Census Bureau of 2000, East Gillespie has a population of just over 200 people. The city has a total area of 0.3 square miles.

The racial demographics of East Gillespie are 98.72% White, 0.43% African American, 0.43% Pacific Islander, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race are 0.43% of the population.

East Gillespie has over 90 households. The median income for a household in the city is $35,000, and the median income for a family is $36,500.

Macoupin County is located in southwestern Illinois and is surrounded six other counties. The county is located about 75 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 20060, Macoupin County has a population of more than 49,000 people. The county has a total area of 868 square miles with 4 square miles of water.

Macoupin County is divided into 26 townships, which have dozens of cities, villages towns and unincorporated communities. The county seat is Carlinville.