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Gilbert

Louisiana · 436 residents (2025 est.) · 1.049 sq mi
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Gilbert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,821. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 267 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $96,300. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
−48%since 2000
from 561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
280 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+29%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:436 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2533775026267511990201020202024Gilbert
2024294
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,821
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,297 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,240
+124%since 2000
from $15,270 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+27%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+56%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(349)
Black35.1%(197)
Hispanic / Latino2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.2%(338)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(123)
Black50.3%(148)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(23)
Diversity Score70.7%(208)
Diversity Score
71
+17%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
67.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 30.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 65.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 28.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbert, Louisiana?

Gilbert, Louisiana has about 294 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbert, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gilbert, Louisiana earns about $49,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilbert, Louisiana expensive?

In Gilbert, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbert, Louisiana?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gilbert, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilbert, Louisiana?

About 24.1% of people in Gilbert, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilbert, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilbert, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 415 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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