Gays is a village located in Moultrie County, in the state of Illinois (IL), United States. Nestled in the East North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 755 ft. With a population of approximately 259 residents, Gays offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 52.9% males and 47.1% females, and it has a population density of 631.71 people per square mile (243.90/km²). Gays lies at a latitude of 39.46 and a longitude of -88.5, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (22%), followed by English (5%), German (14.3%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 61928.