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CITY · 2010 ACS

Gilbert

Minnesota · 1,799 residents · 11.678 sq mi
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Gilbert has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,925. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $70,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
1,799
−3%since 2000
from 1,847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.7
+6%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gilbert
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.8%(105)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97%(126)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.2%(94)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 194.9%(88)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.6%(64)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.6%(227)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.3%(203)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.2%(291)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.6%(280)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.3%(131)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.3%(131)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.3%(59)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,925
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,859 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,634
+24%since 2000
from $17,407 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.6%
US avg: 7%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gilbert on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,808)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,736)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.2%(22)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(15)
Ancestry
German30.7%(544)
Finnish23.3%(413)
Swedish11.4%(201)
Norwegian10.7%(189)
Italian9.4%(166)
Polish6.3%(112)
Irish6.3%(111)
Croatian6.2%(110)
English6.2%(109)
Slovene4.6%(81)
American2.4%(42)
Czech2.1%(37)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
French2.1%(37)
Slovak1.6%(29)
Danish1.1%(20)
Romanian1%(18)
Russian0.4%(7)
Welsh0.4%(7)
Dutch0.3%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Finnish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% 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
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married24.2%(159)
Married65.8%(432)
Widowed4.7%(31)
Divorced5.3%(35)
Women 15+
Never married17.9%(134)
Married54%(404)
Widowed13.6%(102)
Divorced14.4%(108)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbert, Minnesota?

Gilbert, Minnesota has about 1,799 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbert, Minnesota?

The typical household in Gilbert, Minnesota earns about $40,925 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilbert, Minnesota expensive?

In Gilbert, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbert, Minnesota?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gilbert, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilbert, Minnesota?

About 11.0% of people in Gilbert, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilbert, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilbert, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 135 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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