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Gilbertville

Iowa · 767 residents · 0.358 sq mi
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Gilbertville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,490. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $82,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

767
+5%since 1990
from 732 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,142 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,045 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+18%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6086847608359111990201020202024Gilbertville
2024761
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,490
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,367
+51%since 1990
from $12,187 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$369
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
82.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
17.5% rent
2.0
+27%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(726)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(29)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(758)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(17)
2
−43%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−46%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gilbertville, Iowa?

Gilbertville, Iowa has about 767 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gilbertville, Iowa?

The typical household in Gilbertville, Iowa earns about $41,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilbertville, Iowa expensive?

In Gilbertville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbertville, Iowa?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gilbertville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilbertville, Iowa?

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

Has Gilbertville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilbertville, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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