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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Gilbert

Iowa · 801 residents · 1.101 sq mi
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Gilbert is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,423. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 186 residents. Median home value is $54,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

801
−19%vs 2000
vs 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
728 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−3%vs 2000
vs 31.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7419201K1K1K1990201020202024Gilbert
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,423
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,406 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,628
−36%vs 2000
vs $19,741 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,100
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $113,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$424
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $570 in 2000
US average: $450
79.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
20.7% rent
1.6
−22%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(949)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian1.5%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(81)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(797)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
1
−85%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.7%
−11.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.7%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.7%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gilbert, Iowa?

Gilbert, Iowa has about 801 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Gilbert, Iowa?

The typical household in Gilbert, Iowa earns about $34,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilbert, Iowa expensive?

In Gilbert, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbert, Iowa?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gilbert, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilbert, Iowa?

About 4.0% of people in Gilbert, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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