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Gilberts

Illinois · 6,879 residents · 5.489 sq mi
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Gilberts is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,875. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,600 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $320,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. Households here earn about 95% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% 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
6,879
+438%since 2000
from 1,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.3
−8%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2032K5K7K9K1990201020202024Gilberts
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 511.3%(774)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 910.3%(708)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.7%(464)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.5%(376)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.4%(235)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3417%(1,171)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4421.9%(1,505)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.2%(837)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 648%(548)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 742.8%(195)
US avg: 7%
75 to 840.7%(47)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.3%(19)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,875
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,847 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,011
+10%since 2000
from $31,898 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.258
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
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
$320,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,649
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−7%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,204)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(43)
Asian1.6%(21)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(4,756)
Black1.9%(129)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(874)
Asian13.9%(959)
Other6.6%(453)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.7%(862)
Puerto Rican1.8%(107)
Spaniard0.5%(28)
Colombian0.5%(27)
Ancestry
German16.9%(992)
Irish13.2%(772)
Polish10.9%(637)
Italian9.1%(534)
American3.4%(200)
Austrian3.3%(192)
English3.2%(190)
Swedish3.1%(180)
West Indian1.8%(104)
Scottish1.6%(91)
Greek1.5%(88)
Hungarian1.5%(86)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1.4%(80)
Czech1.2%(69)
Danish1.1%(65)
Dutch1%(59)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(51)
Norwegian0.7%(41)
Finnish0.6%(38)
French0.6%(36)
Lithuanian0.6%(35)
Arab0.5%(31)
Haitian0.4%(22)
Belgian0.2%(9)
Slovak0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.9%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
+74%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.5%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.3%(1,021)
Married65.6%(2,454)
Widowed2.3%(86)
Divorced4.8%(180)
Women 15+
Never married23.3%(701)
Married65.1%(1,955)
Widowed5.3%(160)
Divorced6.3%(189)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilberts, Illinois?

Gilberts, Illinois has about 6,879 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilberts, Illinois?

The typical household in Gilberts, Illinois earns about $108,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilberts, Illinois expensive?

In Gilberts, Illinois, the median home is worth about $320,200, and the typical rent is about $1,649 a month.

How educated are people in Gilberts, Illinois?

About 46.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gilberts, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilberts, Illinois?

About 1.3% of people in Gilberts, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilberts, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilberts, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,912 residents, a change of about 611 percent over that period.

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

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