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Gilbertsville

Kentucky · 332 residents · 1.018 sq mi
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Gilbertsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,731. Population has fallen 42% since 2019, a loss of 237 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 51.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
332
−42%since 2019
from 569 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
326 / sq mi
−42%since 2019
from 559 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
−11%since 2019
from 52.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
149263378493607201020202024Gilbertsville
2024433
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,731
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,215 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,385
−15%since 2019
from $14,545 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
51.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2019
from 39.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$648
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $701 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.7% in 2019
32.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(31)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
29.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
34.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 27.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 29.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2019
from 27.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 45.5% in 2019
Female
57.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbertsville, Kentucky?

Gilbertsville, Kentucky has about 332 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbertsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Gilbertsville, Kentucky earns about $30,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilbertsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Gilbertsville, Kentucky, the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbertsville, Kentucky?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gilbertsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilbertsville, Kentucky?

About 51.6% of people in Gilbertsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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