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Gilbert

Iowa · 1,211 residents · 1.101 sq mi
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Gilbert is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,781. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,211
+23%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+16%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7419201K1K1K1990201020202024Gilbert
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,781
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,292
+74%since 2000
from $19,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,092)
Black1.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(35)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other4.6%(56)
Diversity Score22.4%(271)
Diversity Score
22
+173%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 82.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbert, Iowa?

Gilbert, Iowa has about 1,211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbert, Iowa?

The typical household in Gilbert, Iowa earns about $90,781 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 $227,500, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbert, Iowa?

About 46.5% 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 5.4% 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 410 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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