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Gilberts

Illinois · 8,366 residents · 5.489 sq mi
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Gilberts is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,420. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,087 residents. Median home value is $262,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,366
+554%since 2000
from 1,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,524 / sq mi
+554%since 2000
from 233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+1%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2032K5K7K9K1990201020202024Gilberts
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,420
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,847 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,136
+16%since 2000
from $31,898 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,151
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score12.5%(160)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(5,284)
Black3.1%(257)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(1,412)
Asian12.7%(1,065)
Other4.8%(405)
Diversity Score69.9%(5,847)
Diversity Score
70
+460%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 83.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilberts, Illinois?

Gilberts, Illinois has about 8,366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilberts, Illinois?

The typical household in Gilberts, Illinois earns about $96,420 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 $262,800, and the typical rent is about $2,151 a month.

How educated are people in Gilberts, Illinois?

About 39.3% 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 1.9% 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 7,399 residents, a change of about 765 percent over that period.

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