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Gilbertsville

New York · 399 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Gilbertsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,400. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
399
+6%since 2000
from 375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.9
+16%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2813143483824151990201020202024Gilbertsville
2024321
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,567
+44%since 2000
from $19,119 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(358)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(389)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.7%(15)
Diversity Score12.7%(51)
Diversity Score
13
+137%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
37.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Female
64.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbertsville, New York?

Gilbertsville, New York has about 399 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbertsville, New York?

The typical household in Gilbertsville, New York earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilbertsville, New York expensive?

In Gilbertsville, New York, the median home is worth about $157,400, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbertsville, New York?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gilbertsville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilbertsville, New York?

About 9.4% of people in Gilbertsville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilbertsville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilbertsville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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