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Gilbert

South Carolina · 571 residents · 2.71 sq mi
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Gilbert has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
571
+14%since 2000
from 500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+20%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2704215727238741990201020202024Gilbert
2024751
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,313
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,111
+106%since 2000
from $19,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+48%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(440)
Black3.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score40.4%(231)
Diversity Score
40
+210%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 81.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbert, South Carolina?

Gilbert, South Carolina has about 571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gilbert, South Carolina earns about $65,313 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 $183,000, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbert, South Carolina?

About 15.7% 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 10.2% 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 251 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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

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