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Gilbertown

Alabama · 739 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 $48,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 552 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,100. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
739
+295%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+295%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+2%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
972914866808741990201020202024Gilbertown
2024770
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,983
+73%since 2000
from $18,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing28.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services24.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration24.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Information1.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$290
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(655)
Black8.1%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(7)
Diversity Score21.9%(162)
Diversity Score
22
−10%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 35.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbertown, Alabama?

Gilbertown, Alabama has about 739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbertown, Alabama?

The typical household in Gilbertown, Alabama earns about $48,750 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 $93,100, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbertown, Alabama?

About 4.8% 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 27.2% of people in Gilbertown, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilbertown, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilbertown, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 444 residents, a change of about 151 percent over that period.

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