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Gilbert

South Carolina · 638 residents (2025 est.) · 2.71 sq mi
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Gilbert has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
751
+50%since 2000
from 500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+12%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:638 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2704215727238741990201020202024Gilbert
2024751
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,259
+102%since 2000
from $19,909 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+36%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+57%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(469)
Black3.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(559)
Black4.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(96)
Asian2.9%(22)
Other5.7%(43)
Diversity Score53%(398)
Diversity Score
53
+306%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 81.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 85.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 13.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbert, South Carolina?

Gilbert, South Carolina has about 751 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbert, South Carolina?

The typical household in Gilbert, South Carolina earns about $78,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilbert, South Carolina expensive?

In Gilbert, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $232,700, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbert, South Carolina?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gilbert, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilbert, South Carolina?

About 3.2% of people in Gilbert, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilbert, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilbert, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 431 residents, a change of about 135 percent over that period.

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