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Gilbertville

Iowa · 712 residents · 0.358 sq mi
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Gilbertville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,300. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
712
−7%since 2000
from 767 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,989 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+13%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6086847608359111990201020202024Gilbertville
2024761
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,490 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,042
+15%since 2000
from $18,367 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services15%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+60%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(758)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(691)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(40)
Diversity Score
6
+145%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+90%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbertville, Iowa?

Gilbertville, Iowa has about 712 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbertville, Iowa?

The typical household in Gilbertville, Iowa earns about $39,583 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 $125,300, and the typical rent is about $498 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 5.9% of people in Gilbertville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilbertville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilbertville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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