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Gilbert

Iowa · 1,082 residents · 1.101 sq mi
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Gilbert is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $151,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,082
+10%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
983 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+8%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7419201K1K1K1990201020202024Gilbert
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,406 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,801
+46%since 2000
from $19,741 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,025)
Black1.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(16)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other2.1%(23)
Diversity Score14.5%(156)
Diversity Score
14
+76%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.2%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbert, Iowa?

Gilbert, Iowa has about 1,082 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbert, Iowa?

The typical household in Gilbert, Iowa earns about $74,375 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 $151,500, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbert, Iowa?

About 36.6% 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 3.7% of people in Gilbert, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilbert, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilbert, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 281 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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