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Gilbertown

Alabama · 215 residents · 10.517 sq mi
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Gilbertown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 69% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
+15%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+11%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
972914866808741990201020202024Gilbertown
2024770
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,224
−63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,808
−36%since 2000
from $18,492 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
61.6%
+38.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.583
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$261
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+120%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(162)
Black10.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(46)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(166)
Black21.9%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.8%(94)
Diversity Score
44
+79%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
42.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
61.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbertown, Alabama?

Gilbertown, Alabama has about 215 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbertown, Alabama?

The typical household in Gilbertown, Alabama earns about $13,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilbertown, Alabama expensive?

In Gilbertown, Alabama, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbertown, Alabama?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gilbertown, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilbertown, Alabama?

About 61.6% of people in Gilbertown, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilbertown, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilbertown, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 80 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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